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Termagant in German

Termagant in German is Tervagant, Termagant — Termagant means a loud, aggressive and unruly person or thing.

Termagant in German

Tervagant
proper noun
(archaic, historical) A fictitious deity with a violent temperament who featured in medieval mystery plays, represented as being worshipped by Muslims or (less commonly) other non-Christians.
Termagant
proper noun
(archaic, historical) A fictitious deity with a violent temperament who featured in medieval mystery plays, represented as being worshipped by Muslims or (less commonly) other non-Christians.

What does "Termagant" mean?

  1. noun A loud, aggressive and unruly person or thing.
  2. noun A woman who criticises, nags and argues constantly.
    "The name of Xanthippe, the wife of Socrates, has become proverbial for a termagant."
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Termagant in a sentence

  • The name of Xanthippe, the wife of Socrates, has become proverbial for a termagant.

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What is "Termagant" in German?
"Termagant" in German is Tervagant, Termagant. Termagant means: A loud, aggressive and unruly person or thing.
Are there other ways to say "Termagant" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Termagant": Tervagant, Termagant.
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