† beˈshrewingObs. [f.prec.] Used by Purvey to translate refrenantem of the Vulgate. ? Turning awry. 1388Wyclif Isa. ix. 14 And the Lord schal leese fro Israel the heed and the tail, crokynge and bischrewynge, [1382 shrewende]ether refreynynge, in o dai.