THEW


Meaning of THEW in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' thü, ' thyü

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, personal quality, virtue, from Old English th ē aw; akin to Old High German thau custom

Date: 15th century

1 a : muscular power or development b : STRENGTH , VITALITY

2 : MUSCLE , SINEW ― usually used in plural

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