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.

 

© Webster 1913.

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