Wretches, now stuck up for long tortures . . . might, if properly treated, serve to sinew the state in time of danger. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Sinewed — Sin ewed, a. 1. Furnished with sinews; as, a strong sinewed youth. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: Equipped; strengthened. [1913 Webster] When he sees Ourselves well sinewed to our defense. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sinewed — sin·ewed … English syllables
sinewed — ˈsi(ˌ)nyüd also ÷ ˈsi(ˌ)nüd adjective Etymology: sinew (I) + ed : having sinews : sinewy … Useful english dictionary
Sinew — Sin ew, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sinewed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sinewing}.] To knit together, or make strong with, or as with, sinews. Shak. [1913 Webster] Wretches, now stuck up for long tortures . . . might, if properly treated, serve to sinew the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sinewing — Sinew Sin ew, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sinewed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sinewing}.] To knit together, or make strong with, or as with, sinews. Shak. [1913 Webster] Wretches, now stuck up for long tortures . . . might, if properly treated, serve to sinew… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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