Definition of Shrewish. Meaning of Shrewish. Synonyms of Shrewish

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Definition of Shrewish

Shrewish
Shrewish Shrew"ish, a. having the qualities of a shrew; having a scolding disposition; froward; peevish. My wife is shrewish when I keep not hours. --Shak. -- Shrew"ish*ly, adv. -- Shrew"ish*ness, n.

Meaning of Shrewish from wikipedia

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