thew (thy )n. 1. A well-developed sinew or muscle. 2. Muscular power or strength. Often used in the plural. [Middle English, individual habit, virtue, strength (sense influenced by sinew), from Old English th  aw, a custom, habit.]thew  y adj. |
thew [θjuː]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) muscle, esp if strong or well-developed
2. (plural) muscular strength
[Old English thēaw; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thau discipline, Latin tuērī to observe, tūtus secure]
thewy adj
thewless adj
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