'Tew' definitions:

Definition of 'Tew'

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  • Tew \Tew\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tewed; p. pr. & vb. n. Tewing.] [OE. tewen, tawen. [root]64. See Taw, v.]
  • 1. To prepare by beating or working, as leather or hemp; to taw. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence, to beat; to scourge; also, to pull about; to maul; to tease; to vex. [Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Tew'

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  • Tew \Tew\, v. i. To work hard; to strive; to fuse. [Local] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Tew'

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  • Tew \Tew\, v. t. [Cf. Taw to tow, Tow, v. t.] To tow along, as a vessel. [Obs.] --Drayton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Tew'

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  • Tew \Tew\, n. A rope or chain for towing a boat; also, a cord; a string. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]

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