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What is the difference between hardishrew and shrew?

hardishrew | shrew | Derived terms |

Shrew is a derived term of hardishrew.


Hardishrew is likely misspelled.


Hardishrew has no English definition.

As a noun shrew is

any of numerous small mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae.

As a verb shrew is

to beshrew; to curse.

hardishrew

Not English

Hardishrew has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

shrew

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any of numerous small mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae.
  • An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.
    • You'd better not stay out late tonight — your mother is quite a shrew and you'll never hear the end of it.

    Synonyms

    * (mouselike mammal) ranny (obsolete)

    Hyponyms

    * (mouselike mammal) common shrew

    Derived terms

    * elephant shrew * Etruscan shrew * hardishrew * jumping shrew * Nelson's small-eared shrew * shrew-run * shrewd * shrewish * tree shrew

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To beshrew; to curse.
  • * Chaucer
    • I shrew myself.