viripotent

viripotent
Obsolete term denoting a sexually mature male. [L. viripotens, fr. vir, man, + potens, having power]

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  • Viripotent — Vi*rip o*tent, a. [L. vir man + potens fit for.] Developed in manhood; hence, able to beget; marriageable. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Being not of ripe years, not viripotent. Holinshed. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • viripotent —   a. (sexually) potent …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • viripotent — …   Useful english dictionary

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