shrew

verb

shrewed; shrewing; shrews

transitive verb

obsolete

: curse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English schrewen, probably derivative of shrewe "evil person" — more at shrew entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing shrew

• tree shrew

Rhymes for shrew

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

shrew

noun

ˈshrü

1

: any of numerous small mammals that are related to the moles, are active mostly at night, and have a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and velvety fur

2

: a scolding or bad-tempered woman

shrewish

ˈshrü-ish

adjective