Both Uses of
shrewd
in
The Odyssey, by Homer (translated by: Butcher & Lang)
- But when night comes and sleep takes hold of all, I lie on my couch, and shrewd cares, thick thronging about my inmost heart, disquiet me in my sorrowing.†
Book 19 *shrewd = smart
- And thus men spake looking each one to his neighbour: 'Verily he has a good eye, and a shrewd turn for a bow!†
Book 21
Definition:
smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)