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Definition of Viragoes
Viragoes Virago Vi*ra"go (?; 277), n.; pl. Viragoes. [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.
