thew UK /θjuː/US /θ(j)u/noun 4verb 1forms 3 noun[in the plural]4 •(no longer used) An attractive physical attribute; also, physical, mental, or moral strength or vigour.I felt the thews of Anakim, / The pulses of a Titan's heart. — 1850 •(no longer used) An aspect of the body which indicates physical strength; hence, muscle and/or sinew; muscular development.[C]are I for the limbe, the thevves, the stature, bulke and big assemblance of a man: giue me the spirit […] — 1596 •(no longer used) A way of behaving; hence, a characteristic, a trait.He with good thevves and speaches vvell applyde, / Did mollifie, and calme her raging heat. — 1596 •(no longer used) A good characteristic or habit; a virtue. verb1 •(no longer used) To instruct (someone) in morals or values; also (more generally) to chastise or discipline (someone); to teach or train (someone). formsthewed · thewing · thews
