Thew has had a long, difficult past during which it discovered its strengths and weaknesses. In Middle English it carried a number of meanings, referring to a custom, habit, personal quality, or virtue.

Define thew. thew synonyms, thew pronunciation, thew translation, English dictionary definition of thew. n. often thews 1. Muscular power or strength. 2. A well-developed sinew or muscle: "sinews of steel, …

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Dec 8, 2025 · thew (third-person singular simple present thews, present participle thewing, simple past and past participle thewed) (transitive, obsolete) To instruct (someone) in morals or values; also …

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun thew, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

From Middle English thew, theaw (often in plural thewes), from Old English þēaw ("usage, custom, general practise of a community, mode of conduct, manner, practise, way, behaviour"), from Proto …

Thew (noun): An antiquated term referring primarily to muscle or physical strength, often used in medieval and early modern English literature. Derived from the Middle English “thewe,” which means …

thew - noun 1. 2. verb 1. To instruct (someone) in morals or values; also (more generally) to chastise or discipline (someone); to teach or train (s…

THEW definition: muscle, esp if strong or well-developed | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

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