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1275–1325; Middle English shrewed, in part representing shrew1 + -ed3 (compare dogged, wicked); in part probably past participle of shrewen to curse, v. use of shrew1 (see -ed2)
1275–1325; Middle English shrewed, in part representing shrew1 + -ed3 (compare dogged, wicked); in part probably past participle of shrewen to curse, v. use of shrew1 (see -ed2)
Related forms
shrewd·ly, adverb
shrewd·ness, noun
un·shrewd, adjective
un·shrewd·ly, adverb
un·shrewd·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. quick, discerning, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, keen; discriminating, intelligent. See acute.
1. quick, discerning, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, keen; discriminating, intelligent. See acute.
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| male of the honeybee and other bees, stingless and making no honey |
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