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shrewards

shrewards is the plural of shreward.

Meaning of shreward

Noun

shreward (plural shrewards)

  1. (archaic) A rascal; a scoundrel.
    • Good principles and fair manners, Them to teach to many a shreward— For such was ever his wont.1882, Edwin Guest, A history of English rhythms, page 613

Questions about shrewards

What is shrewards the plural of?
Shrewards is the plural of shreward.

Words near shrewards in the dictionary

  1. shrew possum
  2. shrew possums
  3. shrew-faced squirrel
  4. shrew-faced squirrels
  5. shreward
  6. shrewards
  7. shrewd
  8. shrewde
  9. shrewder
  10. shrewdest
  11. shrewdie

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