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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Viragolike, adj. [17th c. Eng. virago-like (1602), vyrago-like (1615).] Like a female warrior, amazonian. — a1686 Turner Mem. 104.
Madamoiselle … with her viragolike presence and eloquence, cajold the burgesses guards
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