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Definition of shrew

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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..

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Politicly :: Politicly (adv.) In a politic manner; sagaciously; shrewdly; artfully.

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

Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Artful; wily; cunning; arch.

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..

Shrewish :: Shrewish (a.) having the qualities of a shrew; having a scolding disposition; froward; peevish.

Sorex :: Sorex (n.) A genus of small Insectivora, including the common shrews..

Muskrat :: Muskrat (n.) The musk shrew.

Slyly :: Slyly (adv.) In a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.

Callidity :: Callidity (n.) Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness.

Scold :: Scold (n.) One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew..

Acute :: Acute (a.) Having nice discernment; perceiving or using minute distinctions; penetrating; clever; shrewd; -- opposed to dull or stupid; as, an acute observer; acute remarks, or reasoning..

Shrew :: Shrew (a.) Wicked; malicious.

Ingenious :: Ingenious (a.) Witty; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious; as, an ingenious reply..

Wise :: Wise (v.) Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty..

Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer..

Cursedness :: Cursedness (n.) Shrewishness.

Knowingness :: Knowingness (n.) The state or quality of being knowing or intelligent; shrewdness; skillfulness.

Water Shrew :: Water shrew () Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits..

Dido :: Dido (n.) A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.

Foxiness :: Foxiness (n.) The state or quality of being foxy, or foxlike; craftiness; shrewdness..