Both Uses of
shrewd
in
Animal Farm
- Its owner was a Mr. Frederick, a tough, shrewd man, perpetually involved in lawsuits and with a name for driving hard bargains.†
p. 38.5 *shrewd = smart
- A few animals still felt faintly doubtful, but Squealer asked them shrewdly, 'Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades?†
p. 64.7shrewdly = in a smart manner
Definition:
smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)