| virago | Origin: L. Virago, -intis, from vir a man. See Virile. 1. A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man; a female warrior. "To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries." (Pope) 2. Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a termagant; a vixen. "Virago . . . Serpent under femininity." (Chaucer) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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