Associations to the word «Shrew»

Wiktionary

SHREW, noun. Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae.
SHREW, noun. (pejorative) An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.
SHREW, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To beshrew; to curse.

Dictionary definition

SHREW, noun. A scolding nagging bad-tempered woman.
SHREW, noun. Small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy