"shrewdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From shrew + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shrew|dom}} shrew + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shrewdom (uncountable)
  1. The realm or sphere of shrews (nagging, ill-tempered women). Tags: uncountable
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