Virago

virago
vi·ra·go [vi rg](plural vi·ra·goes, vi·ra·gos) noun

1. offensive term: an offensive term for a woman that describes her as domineering, angry, and loud

2. courageous woman: a woman who is strong and brave (archaic)

[Pre-12th century. From Latin, from vir “man, husband” (source of English VIRILE).]

-  vi·rag·i·nous [vi rájjənəss], adjective

Posted by Fungii at July 28, 2002 01:25 PM