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The wife of [Socrates], traditionally described as [shrewish] and [scolding].
Any nagging scolding person, especially a shrewish wife.

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(5th century BC), wife of the philosopher Socrates. She is remembered for her allegedly bad-tempered behavior toward her husband.
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