Tew v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tewed p. pr. & vb. n. Tewing.] 1. To prepare by beating or working, as leather or hemp; to taw. 2. Hence, to beat; to scourge; also, to pull about; to maul; to tease; to vex. [Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot.]