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Definition of Termagants
1. termagant [n] - See also: termagant
Lexicographical Neighbors of Termagants
Literary usage of Termagants
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet by Daniel Tyerman, George Bennet, London Missionary Society (1832)
"... Subterranean Temple — Barbers and Bathers — Superb Mahommedan Procession —
Privileged Monkeys — Native termagants — Fashions at Benares. June 8. ..."
2. Journal of Voyages and Travels by the Rev. Daniel Tyerman and George Bennet by Daniel Tyerman, George Bennet, London Missionary Society (1832)
"... termagants—Fashions at Benares. J une 8. FINDING that it would not be expedient
to attempt the journey to Benares by land, we engaged a pinnace, ..."
3. Across Chrysê: Being the Narrative of a Journey of Exploration Through the by Archibald Ross Colquhoun (1883)
"... cries—Emulation—Close as herrings—termagants. THE name of ho-tau is given, as
I have said before, to a class of travelling boats for long distances. ..."
4. Lord Beaconsfield and Other Tory Memories by Thomas Edward Kebbel (1907)
"... Dissenter — A Versatile Constable — Village termagants — The Scythe and the
Flail — A Happy and Contented Population — The Clothing Club — The Old Poor ..."
5. Revolted Woman: Past, Present, and to Come by Charles George Harper (1894)
"SOME OLD-TIME termagants AND ILL-MADE MATCHES OF CELEBRATED MEN. THE 'strong-minded
woman,' as the phrase goes, we have always with us nowadays; ..."
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