Shrew

Is *shrew*, as applied to the shrew-mouse, and as applied to a scolding woman, the same word? If so, what is its derivation? The following derivations of the word are cited by Mr. Bell. *Saxon*, "Schreadan," to cut; "Schrif," to censure; "Scheorfian," to bite; "Schyrvan," to beguile. *German*, "Schreiven," to clamour; none of which, it is obvious, come very near to "Schreava," the undoubted Saxon origin of the word shrew. Now it was a custom amongst our forefathers to endeavour to provide a remedy against the baneful influence of the shrew-mouse by plugging the wretched animal alive in a hole…