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Thew — may refer to:* George Thew Burke (1776 1854), soldier, merchant and political figure in Upper Canada * Julian Thew (21st century), English professional poker player * Linda McCullough Thew (21st century), British author … Wikipedia
Thew — (th[=u]), n. Note: [Chiefly used in the plural {Thews} (th[=u]z).] [OE. thew, [thorn]eau, manner, habit, strength, AS. [thorn]e[ a]w manner, habit (cf. [thorn][=y]wan to drive); akin to OS. thau custom, habit, OHG. dou. [root]56.] 1. Manner;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Thew — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Harvey Thew (1883–1946), US amerikanischer Drehbuchautor Warren Thew (1927–1984), US amerikanisch schweizerischer Pianist, Komponist, Lyriker und Zeichner Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung zur… … Deutsch Wikipedia
thew — mat·thew; thew·less; thew; … English syllables
Thew — Recorded in several forms including Thaw, Thew, Thews, Thow and possibly others, this is an early English medieval surname. It has two possible origins, both ultimately from other lands. The first is an ancient pre 7th century status name derived … Surnames reference
thew — [[t]θyu[/t]] n. 1) Usu., thews. muscle or sinew 2) thews, physical strength • Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE thēaw custom, usage, c. OSthau, OHG thau, dau discipline thew′y, adj … From formal English to slang
thew — noun Etymology: Middle English, personal quality, virtue, from Old English thēaw; akin to Old High German thau custom Date: 15th century 1. a. muscular power or development b. strength, vitality 2. muscle, sinew usually used in plural … New Collegiate Dictionary
thew — thewy, adj. /thyooh/, n. 1. Usually, thews. muscle or sinew. 2. thews, physical strength. [bef. 900; ME; OE theaw custom, usage; c. OHG thau (later dau) discipline; akin to L tueri to watch] * * * … Universalium
thew — 1. noun /θjuː/ a) Muscle or sinew. b) A good quality or habit; virtue. 2. verb /θjuː/ Instruct in morals or values; chastise … Wiktionary
thew — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The state or quality of being physically strong. Often used in plural: brawn, might, muscle, potence, potency, power, powerfulness, puissance, sinew, strength. See STRONG … English dictionary for students
