Meanings
nounsinews of war pl (plural only)
- figurativelypluralplural onlyMoney, seen as necessary to wage war effectively.
Origin
Compare French nerf de la guerre.
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sinews of war. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sinews%20of%20war
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