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Webster 1913 Edition
Sinewy
Sin′ew-y
,Adj.
1.
Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, a sinew or sinews.
The
sinewy
thread my brain lets fall. Donne.
2.
Well braced with, or as if with, sinews; nervous; vigorous; strong; firm; tough;
as, the
. sinewy
AjaxA man whose words . . . were so close and
sinewy
. Hare.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sinewy
SIN'EWY
,Adj.
1.
Consisting of a sinew or nerve. The sinewy thread my brain lets fall.2.
Nervous; strong well braced with sinews; vigorous; firm; as the sinewy Ajax. The northern people are large, fair complexioned, strong, sinewy and courageous.