Thews

noun

/θjuːz/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA bondman; a slave.

2.verbTo oppress; enslave.

3.nounMuscle or sinew.

4.nounA good quality or habit; virtue.

5.noun(usually plural) An attractive physical attribute, especially muscle; mental or moral vigour.

"1998: B.A. Roberts, Battle Magic – As I pull two Mercian shafts from my bloodied thews."

6.verbInstruct in morals or values; chastise.

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