thews
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/θjuːz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A bondman; a slave.
verb
- To oppress; enslave.
noun
- Muscle or sinew.
- A good quality or habit; virtue.
- (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.”
verb
- Instruct in morals or values; chastise.