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Definition of “thew

thew (θjuːPronunciation for thew

Definitions

noun

  1. muscle, esp if strong or well-developed
  2. (plural) muscular strength

Alternative Forms

ˈthewy adjective ˈthewless adjective

Word Origin

Old English thēaw;  related to Old Saxon, Old High German thau  discipline, Latin tuērī  to observe, tūtus secure

Usage examples

  • Strapped to the Stryker Frame, thew was no place to escape from her questions and fears.
    White, Kathleen, Joni (1994)

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