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

    *from The Free Online Dictionary and Wikipedia


    Xanthippe meaning & definition 1 of Xanthippe.


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

    Xanthippe meaning & definition 2 of Xanthippe.

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