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Meaning of thews

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

thews

Pronunciation:/θjuːz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A bondman; a slave.

verb

Definitions

  1. To oppress; enslave.

noun

Definitions

  1. Muscle or sinew.

  2. A good quality or habit; virtue.

  3. (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

  1. Instruct in morals or values; chastise.

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