Definition of shrew

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Shrew (a.) Originally, a brawling, turbulent, vexatious person of either sex, but now restricted in use to females; a brawler; a scold..

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Water Mole :: Water mole () The shrew mole. See under Shrew.
Astute :: Astute (a.) Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Shrew :: Shrew (a.) Any small insectivore of the genus Sorex and several allied genera of the family Sorecidae. In form and color they resemble mice, but they have a longer and more pointed nose. Some of them are the smallest of all mammals..
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Marked by acuteness or shrewdness; quick in suggestion or reply; vivacious; witty; as, a smart reply; a smart saying..
Shrewish :: Shrewish (a.) having the qualities of a shrew; having a scolding disposition; froward; peevish.
Ranny :: Ranny (n.) The erd shrew.
File :: File (n.) A shrewd or artful person.
Callidity :: Callidity (n.) Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness.
Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Able or clever in practical affairs; sharp in business; astute; sharp-witted; sagacious; keen; as, a shrewd observer; a shrewd design; a shrewd reply..
Sagacious :: Sagacious (a.) Hence, of quick intellectual perceptions; of keen penetration and judgment; discerning and judicious; knowing; far-sighted; shrewd; sage; wise; as, a sagacious man; a sagacious remark..
Beshrew :: Beshrew (v. t.) To curse; to execrate.
Sorex :: Sorex (n.) A genus of small Insectivora, including the common shrews..
Shrew :: Shrew (a.) Wicked; malicious.
Knowingness :: Knowingness (n.) The state or quality of being knowing or intelligent; shrewdness; skillfulness.
Scold :: Scold (n.) One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew..
Discerning :: Discerning (a.) Acute; shrewd; sagacious; sharp-sighted.
Diplomatical :: Diplomatical (a.) Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management..
Hard-headed :: Hard-headed (a.) Having sound judgment; sagacious; shrewd.
Gnostic :: Gnostic (a.) Knowing; wise; shrewd.
Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Inclining to shrew; disposing to curse or scold; hence, vicious; malicious; evil; wicked; mischievous; vexatious; rough; unfair; shrewish..
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