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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Frenzy \Fren"zy\ (fr[e^]n"z[y^]), n.; pl. {Frenzies}
(fr[e^]n"z[i^]z). [OE. frenesie, fransey, F. fr['e]n['e]sie,
L. phrenesis, fr. Gr. fre`nhsis for freni^tis disease of the
mind, phrenitis, fr. frhn mind. Cf. {Frantic}, {Phrenitis}.]
Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction;
violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties;
madness; rage.
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All else is towering frenzy and distraction. --Addison.
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The poet's eye in a fine frenzy rolling. --Shak.
Syn: Insanity; lunacy; madness; derangement; alienation;
aberration; delirium. See {Insanity}.
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