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   Frantic , a. [OE. frentik, frenetik, F. frentique, L. phreneticus, from Gr. . See Frenzy, and cf. Frenetic, Phrenetic.] Mad; raving; furious; violent; wild and disorderly; distracted.
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   Die, frantic wretch, for this accursed deed!
   Shak.
   
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   Torrents of frantic abuse.
   Macaulay.
   -- Fran"tic*al*ly , adv. -- Fran"tic*ly , adv.
   Shak.
   -- Fran"tic*ness, n.
   Johnson.
   
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