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Thews

/θjuːz/

A bondman; a slave.

📖 Definitions of "Thews"

noun
  1. 1

    A bondman; a slave.

verb
  1. 1

    To oppress; enslave.

noun
  1. 1

    Muscle or sinew.

  2. 2

    A good quality or habit; virtue.

  3. 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. 1

    Instruct in morals or values; chastise.

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