Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A female tyrant.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete A female tyrant.
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- noun obsolete A
female tyrant .
Etymologies
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Examples
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-whom they call tyranness and villainess of Corcyrus.
Kajira Of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1983
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But here I conclude; though the tyranness leaves me nothing to do but to read, write, and fret.
Clarissa Harlowe 2006
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I thank you and Mr. Hickman for his letter, sent me with such kind expedition; and proceed to obey my dear menacing tyranness.
Clarissa Harlowe 2006
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The glance of cruel meaning which the tyranness, after having examined the lithe, twisted rod critically for an instant, cast upon the object of her malice, probably banished the last lingering hesitation from the breast of the latter, -- who turned away ostensibly to the performance of her accustomed duties, but in reality to settle the details of a crime unsurpassed in coolness and resolution by aught recorded of pirate or highwayman.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 Various
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6 They were by law of that proud tyranness law > command tyranness > female tyrant (Pride) 7 (Provoked with Wrath, and Envy's false surmise), surmise > accusation, accusations
The Faerie Queene — Volume 01 Edmund Spenser
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"Farewell, " said he, "Lady Sheila, villainess and tyranness of Corcyrus.
Kajira Of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1983
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