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tew - What does it mean?

Definition of 'tew'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (obsolete|UK|dialect) A rope or chain for towing a boat.
  • (obsolete|UK|dialect) A cord; a string.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To tow along, as a vessel.
  • (Drayton)
  • To prepare (leather, hemp, etc.) by beating or working; to taw.
  • (by extension) To beat; to scourge.
  • To pull about; to maul.
  • (UK|Scotland|obsolete|dialect) To tease; to vex.
  • To work hard; to strive.
  • (Webster 1913) ----

    Similar to 'tew'

    tow, thaw, thew, taw