Associations to the word «Thew»

Wiktionary

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

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley