ogress

ogress
ogress1
/oh"gris/, n.
1. a female monster in fairy tales and popular legend, usually represented as a hideous giant who feeds on human flesh.
2. a monstrously ugly, cruel, or barbarous woman.
[1705-15; < F ogresse. See OGRE, -ESS]
Usage. See -ess.
ogress2
/oh"gris/, n. Heraldry.
a roundel sable. Also called pellet.
[1565-75; orig. uncert.]

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