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shrewish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary shrewish (comparative more shrewish, superlative most shrewish) Of or pertaining to a shrew (a nagging, ill-tempered woman) Bad-tempered; ill-natured; obstinate, as a shrew
shrewish, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary What does the adjective shrewish mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective shrewish , one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
Shrewish - Etymology, Origin Meaning - Etymonline Originating in the late 14th century from "shrew" + -ish, shrewish means "wicked, malignant," later referring to a woman fond of scolding or ill temper