SHREWISHLY

shrewishly

(adverb) in a shrewish manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

shrewishly (comparative more shrewishly, superlative most shrewishly)

In a shrewish way.

Source: Wiktionary


SHREWISH

Shrew"ish, a.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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FRISK

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