Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TEW, n.3 In pl.: the braces of a drum, or the braces and cords by which a drum is tightened.Sc. c.1720 D. Beveridge Culross (1885) II. 90:
The council allows the drummer to get as many new tews as will serve the drum.
