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MOONSTRUCK
lunatic, moonstruck
(adjective) insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
moonstruck (comparative more moonstruck, superlative most moonstruck)
(obsolete) Crazy or insane when affected by the phases of the Moon.
(by extension) Showing irrational behaviour, especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
(obsolete) Made sick, or (like fishes) unsuitable for food, by the supposed influence of the Moon.
Synonyms
• moonstricken
Source: Wiktionary
Moon"struck`, a.
1. Mentally affected or deranged by the supposed influence of the moon; lunatic.
2. Produced by the supposed influence of the moon. "Moonstruck madness." Milton.
3. Made sick by the supposed influence of the moon, as a human being; made unsuitable for food, as fishes, by such supposed influence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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