VI'PER, n. L. vipera.
1. A serpent, a species of coluber, whose bite is remarkably venomous.
A viper came out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. Acts 29 .
2. A person or thing mischievous or malignant.
VI'PER, n. L. vipera.
1. A serpent, a species of coluber, whose bite is remarkably venomous.
A viper came out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. Acts 29 .
2. A person or thing mischievous or malignant.
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