thews

thews
thews [thyo͞oz]
pl.n.
sing. thewME 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
1. muscular power; bodily strength
2. muscles or sinews
thewy
adj.
thewier, thewiest

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