GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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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.1913 Webster
To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries.
Pope.1913 Webster - Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a termagant; a vixen.1913 Webster
Virago . . . serpent under femininity.
Chaucer.1913 Webster
- A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man; a female warrior.