XANTIPPE
a Scold; the Name of Socrates's scolding Wife; who never cold move his Patience, tho' by premeditated and repeated Injuries. Whence it is used for any Shrew, or scolding, brawling Woman.
a Scold; the Name of Socrates's scolding Wife; who never cold move his Patience, tho' by premeditated and repeated Injuries. Whence it is used for any Shrew, or scolding, brawling Woman.