UNSINEWED

Etymology 1

Verb

unsinewed

simple past tense and past participle of unsinew

Etymology 2

Adjective

unsinewed (not comparable)

(obsolete) Weak.

Source: Wiktionary


UNSINEW

Un*sin"ew, v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + sinew.]

Definition: To deprive of sinews or of strength. [R.] Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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