viraginity

[ vir-uh-jin-i-tee ]
/ ˌvɪr əˈdʒɪn ɪ ti /

noun

the qualities of a virago.

Origin of viraginity

1840–50; < Latin virāgin- (stem of virāgō virago) + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM viraginity

vir·a·gi·nous [vi-raj-uh-nuh s] /vɪˈrædʒ ə nəs/, vir·a·gin·i·an, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for viraginity

  • Effemination and viraginity are the results of the weakening effects of luxury and consequent debauchery.

    Religion and Lust |James Weir
  • Almost every case of effemination or viraginity can be cured if recognized and treated in its incipiency.

    Religion and Lust |James Weir
  • Effemination and viraginity are common types of degeneration which always follow in the wake of luxury and debauchery.

    Religion and Lust |James Weir
  • In this article I have described only mild types of viraginity and effemination.

    Religion and Lust |James Weir