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First two villagers randomly goad fierce woman (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

virago

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'fierce woman' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for virago that I've seen before include "Amazon" , "Scolding or domineering woman" , "Scold" , "[MAENAD]" , "domineering female" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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