BARESARK

Etymology

Noun

baresark (plural baresarks)

(obsolete) A berserker, or Norse warrior who fought without armour.

Source: Wiktionary


Bare"sark, n. Etym: [Literally, bare sark or shirt.]

Definition: A Berserker, or Norse warrior who fought without armor, or shirt of mail. Hence, adverbially: Without shirt of mail or armor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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