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Meaning of tew | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
tjuː

Definitions

  1. Prep work; labour.
    obsolete
  2. Fishing tackle; a rope or chain for towing a boat; a net.
    UK, dialectal, obsolete
  3. A surname.
  4. Trouble; worry.
    UK, dialectal, obsolete
  5. A cord; a string.
    UK, dialectal, obsolete
  6. Constant work; bustling; worry, excitement.
    US, dialectal

Examples

“Frey and Tew were the chief gods of the Swedes and Franks, Thunder (Thórr) of the Reams and Throwends in West Norway.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Tewa Tewa Village Tewan Tewanima Tewari tewel

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