thew

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An attractive physical attribute; also, physical, mental, or moral strength or vigour. An aspect of the body which indicates physical strength; hence, muscle and/or sinew; muscular development.
2. noun An attractive physical attribute; also, physical, mental, or moral strength or vigour.
3. noun An aspect of the body which indicates physical strength; hence, muscle and/or sinew; muscular development.
4. noun A way of behaving; hence, a characteristic, a trait. A good characteristic or habit; a virtue.
5. noun A way of behaving; hence, a characteristic, a trait.
6. noun A good characteristic or habit; a virtue.
7. verb To instruct (someone) in morals or values; also to chastise or discipline (someone); to teach or train (someone).

Similar words

wight whid wallure will wayte warman ithe witte witherwin troth

Often followed by

and shovel was is automatic had has stephenson wright

Word family

thews