well-thewed en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English wel-thewed, wel thewed, equivalent to well + thewed.
Meanings
- Good in manner, habit, form, or construction; well-mannered; well-done.
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Having an attractive physical appearance or strong muscles.
Olaf was early a well-thewed man, goodly to look at, of middle height, and wise and deft of speech he was at an early age.
1894, Eiríkr Magnússon, William Morris, The Saga Library - Volume 4:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most well-thewed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| well thewed | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more well-thewed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| better-thewed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| wellthewed | alternative | lexicographic | |
| best-thewed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |