Sinew

sin′ū, n. that which joins a muscle to a bone, a tendon: muscle, nerve: that which supplies vigour.— v.t. to bind as by sinews: to strengthen.— adj. Sin′ewed , furnished with sinews: ( Shak. ) strong, vigorous.— n. Sin′ewine , the state or quality of being sinewy.— adjs. Sin′ewle , having no sinews: without strength or power; Sin′ew-shrunk , applied to a horse which has become gaunt-bellied from being overdriven; Sin′ewy , Sin′ewous , furnished with sinews: consisting of, belonging to, or resembling sinews: strong: vigorous.— Sinews of war , money. [A.S. sinu ; Ice. sin , Ger. sehne .]