Xantippean

[DH] An almanack-maker; a ballad-monger; a corranto-coiner; a decoy; an exchange man; a forrester; a gamester; an hospitall-man; a iayler; a keeper; a launderer; a metall man; a neuter; an ostler; a post-master: a quest-man; a ruffian; a sailor; a trauller; an vnder sheriffe; a wine-soaker; a Xantippean; a yealous neighbour; a zealous brother.

Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters John Earle

Let him have a woman, then, who will bring him to his senses -- or what passes for senses -- in a manner veritably Xantippean; and not one of those tender-hearted, peace-loving creatures who would bless some good man's heart and home.

Hubert's Wife A Story for You Minnie Mary Lee