Xanthippe

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Whenever Xanthippe was angry, she used to scold poor Socrates roundly.

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  • Irene perceived another reason Xanthippe was halfway careful about the feelings of her son. —  Dragon on a Pedestal
  • She had consented to fetch the seeds for Xanthippe, and she always honored her agreements, even when she regretted them. —  Dragon on a Pedestal
  • Irene just wanted to deliver the three seeds and the feather to Xanthippe, return Xavier and Xap to her, and get on with the business of locating and rescuing Ivy. —  Dragon on a Pedestal
  • He had plenty of opportunity to make use of it; for he had such a cross wife, that her name, Xan-thip´pe, is still used to describe a scolding and bad-tempered woman Whenever Xanthippe was angry, she used to scold poor Socrates roundly. —  The Story of the Greeks
  • He attends lots of swell gatherings Did you know that Xanthippe, wife of one of the greatest of ancient philosophers, was a great scold Certainly; but just think what a great tease her husband was A great tease Yes; Socrates The pugilist boxes his man before he lays him out. —  The New Pun Book
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