This enclosure where the theows lived was known as the "fold," as it was fenced in from the forest, on which it abutted, by felled trees.
Only the theows are alone, and it will be an easy matter to take the man without interference if we are quick.
The virtue of no comely girl or married woman was safe, floggings were of daily occurrence, and, as there were plenty of theows to work, nothing was said if one or two were occasionally killed or maimed for life in a drunken brawl.
The theows could not escape, and so that they did the tasks set them, their proceedings at night mattered not at all.
No; they will be hard at work with all the theows and men-at-arms fortifying the castle.
A whip lay upon the floor, where it had been thrown by an overseer of the theows who worked in the mint.
But their dogs were awake, and saluted us with a vociferous barking, and would not allow us to land until they were driven away by the oars which our theows used with much effect upon their hides.
All the necessary preparations for departure were shortly made--the theows and ceorls were collected together, beasts of burden selected to carry the necessary baggage, the wallets filled with provisions.
Cuthbert, I have ordered every one of my theows and ceorls to be obedient to your warning if they wish to preserve their allegiance to Aescendune, or to escape chastisement, and I think none of them are likely to be abroad tonight.
The theows had fortunately, being behind, taken the alarm in time, and escaped unnoticed by the Danes.
There, then, was the supper table bountifully spread, and the theows and ceorls awaiting the arrival of their lord.
The two theows who were in front paused at the ford till their lords came up, and then pointed to the ground with a terrified aspect.
Alfgar and Bertric worked like the theows themselves, and slowly the precious gifts were deposited in the garners.
Close by the path they took, the hall was rapidly rising to more than its former beauty, for not only had the theowsand ceorls all shown great alacrity in the work, but all the neighbouring thanes had lent their aid.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "theows" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
