A woman, however, if exceptional enough could earn the title "virago".
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The word "virago" has almost always had an association with cultural gender transgression.
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Avirago, of whatever excellence, was still identified by her gender.
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The word "virago" could also be used disparagingly, to imply that aviragowas not excellent or heroic, but was instead violating cultural norms.
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Virago, then, was a title of respect and admiration.
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