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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schrewis, adj. [S(c)hrew n. Cf. e.m.E. shrewyssh (Caxton).] Ill-natured, malignant, wicked. —a1400 Leg. S. iv 262.
That name [sc. lupa] gaynyt hyr til, For scho wes schrewis, feloun & il
