nerueEtymologyRecorded since circa [1374] as Middle English nerve, from Medieval Latin nervus (“nerve”), from Latin nervus (“sinew”). Doublet of neuron and sinew.nerue means early Modern English spelling of nerve. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 71 out of 100.nounEarly Modern English spelling of nerve“My fate cries out, And makes each petty Artire in this body, As hardy as the Nemian Lions nerue: Still am I cal'd? Vnhand me Gentlemen: By Heau'n, Ile make a Ghost of him that lets me: I say away, goe on, Ile follow thee.”