PHRENETICS

Noun

phrenetics

plural of phrenetic

Source: Wiktionary


PHRENETIC

Phre*net"ic, Phre*net"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. phreneticus, Gr. phrénétique. See Frantic, and cf. Frenetic.]

Definition: Relating to phrenitis; suffering from frenzy; delirious; mad; frantic; frenetic.

– Phre*net"ic*al*ly, adv.

Phre*net"ic, n.

Definition: One who is phrenetic. Harvey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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