Meaning

2 senses
  1. Good in manner, habit, form, or construction; well-mannered; well-done.

  2. Having an attractive physical appearance or strong muscles.

Origin

From Middle English wel-thewed, wel thewed, equivalent to well + thewed.

From Middle English wel-thewed, wel thewed, equivalent to well + thewed.

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Forms

better-thewed/more well-thewed, best-thewed/most well-thewed

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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