rare–1. [f. VIPER + -ESS.] A female viper. In quots. fig.
1607. Lingua, IV. i. in Hazl., Dodsl., IX. 340.
| Aud. Heav’ns look on my distress, | |
| Defend me from this railing viperess! |
1647. R. Stapylton, Juvenal, 102. But Pontia did confesse, ‘My sons I would have poyson’d.’ Viperesse!
1902. L. C. Alexander, Book of Ballynoggin, 237. Santa Bianca—the less said about your reputation the better—you viperess—out!
