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MADMAN
lunatic, madman, maniac
(noun) an insane person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
madman (plural madmen)
A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.
Usage notes
• Not a medical term.
Synonyms
• See also mad person
Source: Wiktionary
Mad"man, n.; pl. Madmen (.
Definition: A man who is mad; lunatic; a crazy person. When a man mistakes his thoughts for person and things, he is mad. A madman is properly so defined. Coleridge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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