Well-thewed

Alternative forms

• well thewed, wellthewed

Origin

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

Full definition of well-thewed

Adjective

1. Good in manner, habit, form, or construction; well-mannered; well-done.
2. Having an attractive physical appearance or strong muscles.
• 1894, Eiríkr Magnússon, William Morris, The Saga Library - Volume 4: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.