Termagant

['tɝməgənt]

Definition

(n.) An imaginary being supposed by the Christians to be a Mohammedan deity or false god. He is represented in the ancient moralities, farces, and puppet shows as extremely vociferous and tumultous.

(n.) A boisterous, brawling, turbulent person; -- formerly applied to both sexes, now only to women.

(a.) Tumultuous; turbulent; boisterous; furious; quarrelsome; scolding.

Checked by Groves

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Scold, shrew, vixen, virago, hag, beldam, Xantippe, brawling woman, turbulent woman.

Edited by Bryan

Definition

n. a boisterous bold woman.—adj. boisterous: brawling: tumultuous.—n. Ter′magancy state or quality of being a termagant: turbulence.—adv. Ter′magantly.

Typist: Murray