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shrew

1. shrew \'shru:, esp South 'sru:\ n [ME shrewe evil or scolding person, 
   fr. OE scre-awa shrewmouse] 1: any of numerous small chiefly nocturnal 
   mammals (family Soricidae) relat ed to the moles and distinguished by a 
   long pointed snout, very small eyes, and velvety fur 2: a vexatious, 
   scolding, or brawling woman : SCOLD 
2. shrew vt obs  : CURSE