First Known Use: 13th century
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1termagant
noun ter·ma·gant \ˈtər-mə-gənt\
Definition of TERMAGANT
1
capitalized : a deity erroneously ascribed to Islam by medieval European Christians and represented in early English drama as a violent character
2
: an overbearing or nagging woman : shrew
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Origin of TERMAGANT
Middle English
Related to TERMAGANT
- Synonyms
- battle-ax (or battle-axe), dragon lady, fury, harpy, harridan, shrew, virago, vixen
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2termagant
adjective
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