Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for VI-RA'GO
VI-RA'GO, n. [L. from vir, a man.]
- A woman of extraordinary stature, strength and courage; a female who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man; a female warrior. To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries. – Pope.
- In common language, a bold, impudent, turbulent woman; a termagant.
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