Shrewish woman (5)

I believe the answer is:

vixen

(Other definitions for vixen that I've seen before include "Bad-tempered woman - earth mother?" , "Mate of 2" , "Female with a brush" , "Female fox - spiteful woman" , "Rudolph's partner" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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