Answer: termagant

AnswerCrossword Clue
TERMAGANT

Harpy

TERMAGANT

SHREW

TERMAGANT

Virago

TERMAGANT
Shrew
TERMAGANT
Scold.
TERMAGANTFishwife.
TERMAGANTMrs. Rip van Winkle, for one.
TERMAGANTVan Winkle's wife, e.g.
TERMAGANTXanthippe was one
TERMAGANTNasty female name: Silver Bug (9)