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The answer VIRAGO has 87 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of virago in various dictionaries:
noun - a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
noun - a large strong and aggressive woman
A woman regarded as noisy, scolding, or domineering.
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| Though it sounds like a chaste astrological sign, this word now means an ill-tempered woman |
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A virago is a woman who demonstrates exemplary and heroic qualities. The word comes from the Latin word virg ((genitive virginis) meaning variously 'a man-like, vigorous, heroic maiden, a female warrior, heroine..' from vir meaning 'man' (cf. virile and virtue) to which the suffix -g is added, a suffix that creates a new noun of the third declension with feminine grammatical gender. * The word virago has almost always had an association with cultural gender transgression. A virago, of whatever excellence, was still identified by her gender. There are recorded instances of viragos (such as Joan of Arc) fighting battles, wearing men's clothing, or receiving the tonsure. The word virago could also be used disparagingly, to imply that a virago was not excellent or heroic, but was instead violating cultural norms. Thus virago joined pejoratives such as termagant, mannish, amazonian and shrew to demean women who acted aggressively or like men.* |