Both Uses of
shrewd
in
The Fellowship of the Ring
- Frodo said nothing: the shrewd guesses of the farmer were rather disconcerting.†
Chpt 1.4 *shrewd = smart
- 'Old Maggot is a shrewd fellow,' said Merry.†
Chpt 1.5
Definition:
smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)