thew
/θjuː/
noun
- 1
A bondman; a slave.
adjective
- 1
Bond; servile.
verb
- 1
To oppress; enslave.
noun
- 1
Muscle or sinew.
- 2
A good quality or habit; virtue.
- 3
(usually plural) An attractive physical attribute, especially muscle; mental or moral vigour.
“1998: B.A. Roberts, Battle Magic – As I pull two Mercian shafts from my bloodied thews.”
verb
- 1
Instruct in morals or values; chastise.
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