%virago%

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a termagant; a vixen. [ 1913 Webster ]

Virago . . . serpent under femininity. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]