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thews (t̸hyo̵̅o̅z)

thew

  1. muscular power; bodily strength
  2. muscles or sinews

Etymology: ME theawes, good qualities, hence, later, good physical qualities, strength < OE theaw, custom, habit, hence characteristic quality, akin to OS thau, custom < IE base *teu-, to pay attention to, notice > L tueri, to keep in sight, observe

thews Related Forms
thew′y adjective thew′i·er, thew′i·est

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