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Thewed — (th[=u]d), a. 1. Furnished with thews or muscles; as, a well thewed limb. [1913 Webster] 2. Accustomed; mannered. [Obs.] John Skelton. [1913 Webster] Yet would not seem so rude and thewed ill. Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
thewed — |th(y)üd adjective Etymology: Middle English, from thew (I) + ed 1. obsolete : mannered, behaved … Useful english dictionary
well-thewed — well thewedˈ adjective (obsolete) 1. Well mannered, of good disposition 2. Abounding in moral wisdom • • • Main Entry: ↑well … Useful english dictionary
i-thewed — i theuwed, i thewed ME. pa. pple. of thew v … Useful english dictionary
ill-thewed — adjective Having an unattractive physical appearance or weak muscles … Wiktionary
well-thewed — adjective Having an attractive physical appearance or strong muscles … Wiktionary
thew — [θju:] noun (also thews) literary muscle or muscular strength. Derivatives thewed adjective thewy adjective Origin OE thēaw usage, custom , later a virtue or good quality , (plural) physical endowments, strength , of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
i-theuwed — i theuwed, i thewed ME. pa. pple. of thew v … Useful english dictionary
