GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Frenzy , n.; pl. Frenzies . [OE. frenesie, fransey, F. frénésie, L. phrenesis, fr. Gr. φρένησις for φρενῖτις disease of the mind, phrenitis, fr. φρην mind. Cf. Frantic, Phrenitis.] Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction; violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties; madness; rage.1913 Webster
All else is towering frenzy and distraction.
Addison.1913 WebsterThe poet's eye in a fine frenzy rolling.
Shak.Syn. -- Insanity; lunacy; madness; derangement; alienation; aberration; delirium. See Insanity.
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Frenzy, a. Mad; frantic. [R.]1913 Webster
They thought that some frenzy distemper had got into his head.
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Frenzy, v. t. To affect with frenzy; to drive to madness [R.] “Frenzying anguish.”Southey.1913 Webster