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virago

(n): a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
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10 months ago reesetee said:

Not to worry, virago. I think the older meaning is something like "a woman of strength or spirit." As John explained (somewhere here), the definition that pops up near the word is its most common usage. Don't know offhand how or when it shifted from one meaning to the other, though.

It's a nice handle, I think. :-)

10 months ago virago said:

Hmm. I always understood it to mean maiden warrior. I guess need to do more research - and perhaps change my handle.

about 1 year ago brtom said:

"A hoarse virago retorts."
Joyce, Ulysses, 15

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