Today's word of the week:
"virago"
Until recently, I thought "Virago" was simply a motorbike. What a surprise to find out (thanks to another writer who used it in a writers forum) that it actually is a real English word!
Meaning: A virago is a cantancerous female, often the spouse or mother in law of someone, who makes life hard for those living with her.
Example: So, Paul, how do you get along with your new mother in law?--Oh, don't mention her...she's a real virago; you better don't cross her. Or, best, avoid meeting her!
Can you come up with another example, or maybe with a funny story about a virago you have met/known/heard about?
Language ... the bridge of communication, the magic creator of worlds, the brush and paint of authors. Language is magic. It gives us power. It is something you just have to love.
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