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.
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.
