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   Virago , n.; pl. Viragoes . [L. virago, -intis, from vir a man.  See Virile.]
   A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man; a female warrior.
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   To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries.
   Pope.
   
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   Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a termagant; a vixen.
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   Virago . . . serpent under femininity.
   Chaucer.
   
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