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Dictionary definition of ‘virago’. Derived from the Latin word for ‘man’, it originally referred to a woman of great strength or spirit, or a female warrior, before shifting to refer to a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman.

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Dictionary definition of ‘virago’. Derived from the Latin word for ‘man’, it originally referred to a woman of great strength or spirit, or a female warrior, before shifting to refer to a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman.
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Kate Morley (kate@fosstodon.org)'s status on Saturday, 02-Nov-2024 04:16:54 JST Kate Morley

The etymology and shift in meaning of the word ‘virago’ tell you everything you need to know about society’s attitude to strong women:

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