Mouse-like animal (tamed by Shakespeare?) (5)

I believe the answer is:

shrew

(Other definitions for shrew that I've seen before include "Harridan" , "Long-nosed mammal" , "Mouse-like animal or scolding woman" , "Little mammal; a scold" , "Nagging woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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