Literary notes about THEW (AI summary)
In literature, "thew" functions in a dual capacity that enriches both narrative and poetic expression. Often encountered as a surname—most notably in the character of Jocelyn Thew, whose presence recurs in dialogue and narrative detail ([1], [2], [3])—the term personifies a certain enigmatic or commanding quality. At the same time, "thew" is employed in its archaic sense to denote muscle or physical strength, a usage that appears in both descriptive passages and verse ([4], [5], [6], [7]). This layered application allows writers to weave themes of corporeal power and character identity seamlessly into their work, contributing both to character development and the aesthetic rhythm of their prose or poetry.
- Jocelyn Thew regarded his questioner with an air of pained surprise.
— from The Box with Broken Seals by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim - "Your sister," Jocelyn Thew pointed out, "is waiting for us."
— from The Box with Broken Seals by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim - She heard no movement outside, but Jocelyn Thew had gone.
— from The Box with Broken Seals by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim - muscle , n. brawn, thew; sinew , tendon.
— from Putnam's Word Book A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary by Louis A. (Louis Andrew) Flemming - But strong I grew and tall I grew; I drank the region's balm and dew,— It made me lithe in limb and thew,— How swift I rode and ran!
— from Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp - The climber here tastes the full enjoyment of an encounter with untamed nature, which calls every thew and sinew into action.
— from The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and SceneryTourist's Edition by Samuel Adams Drake - No man shall make the iron pause In gauntlet and in thew: He rides the highway of his cause To die or do.
— from The Poems of Madison Cawein, Volume 1 (of 5) Lyrics and old world idylls by Madison Julius Cawein
