Английский Этимологический словарь - thews

- O.E. юeawes "customs, manners, personal qualities," pl. of юeaw "habit, custom," from P.Gmc. *thawaz. In M.E., "bodily powers or parts indicating strength, good physique," from notion of "good qualities." Acquired a sense of "muscular development" when it was revived by Scott.