Pronunciation: [ʃˈə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "shewed" is an example of the past tense of the verb "show". The IPA phonetic transcription for "shewed" is /ʃuːd/. This means that the first sound is "sh" as in "she", followed by a long "u" sound, and ending with a soft "d". This spelling is not commonly used in modern English, as it has been largely replaced by "showed". However, it can still occasionally be found in older texts or in certain dialects.
"Shewed" is the past tense of the verb "show," derived from the Middle English term "shewen" and ultimately from the Old English verb "sceawian". It refers to the action of presenting or displaying something to someone, either visually or through demonstration, in order to make it known or understood.
The term "shewed" commonly implies the act of revealing or exhibiting an object, a person's abilities or qualities, information, evidence, or a specific viewpoint. It can involve presenting visual or physical evidence, such as displaying an object or pointing out a location, as well as demonstrating a process or explaining a concept. When someone "shewed" something to another person, they essentially make it visible and clear to the observer.
"Shewed" also extends beyond the realm of physical objects and can pertain to presenting or explaining intangible concepts, theories, or perspectives. In this context, it often involves providing evidence, examples, or logical explanations to support a claim or to convey an idea comprehensively.
Overall, "shewed" encapsulates the concept of visualizing or demonstrating something, making it evident and comprehensible to others through a variety of means, whether they be physical objects, processes, concepts, or ideas.
The word "shewed" is a past tense and past participle form of the verb "show". Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle English word "shewen", which evolved from Old English "sċēawian". The Old English word derived from the West Germanic root "skawjōną", which means "to look", "to see". The word further shares a common Germanic root with words such as "show" (English), "schauen" (German), "schouwen" (Dutch), and "skue" (Danish).
