thew
adjective
1. (obsolete) Bond; servile.
noun
1. (obsolete) A bondman; a slave.
2. Muscle or sinew.
3. A good quality or habit; virtue.
4. An attractive physical attribute, especially muscle; mental or moral vigour.
verb
1. (transitive, obsolete) To oppress; enslave.
2. Instruct in morals or values; chastise.