taming of the shrew

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Definition of taming of the shrew in English English dictionary

comedy by William Shakespeare

a humorous play by William Shakespeare about a woman called Kate. Kate is very honest and always tells people exactly what she thinks, and because of this some people think she is rude and unpleasant. But she eventually begins to behave like a quiet and obedient wife when Petruchio marries her

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tam·ing of the shrew