synwy

Middle English

Alternative forms

senewy, senowy, sinewy, synewy, synneuey, synnowy, synowy, synuy

Etymology

From synwe +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsinwiː/, /ˈsinɔu̯iː/, /ˈsiniu̯iː/, /ˈsɛn-/

Adjective

synwy (Late Middle English)

Tendonous; having tendons or a large amount of them.
(literary, rare) Possessing nerves; nerved.
(botany, rare, of leaves) Possessing veins; veined.

Descendants

English: sinewy

References

“sineu, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

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