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