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Rixatrix vs Harridan - What's the difference?

rixatrix | harridan |

As nouns the difference between rixatrix and harridan

is that rixatrix is (obsolete) a scolding or quarrelsome female; a scold while harridan is a vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

rixatrix

English

(Common scold)

Noun

(rixatrices)
  • (obsolete) A scolding or quarrelsome female; a scold.
    • ----

    harridan

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

    • Synonyms

    * (vicious and scolding woman) (l), (l)

    See also

    * harpy