Craziness

Craziness
Craziness Cra"zi*ness, n. 1. The state of being broken down or weakened; as, the craziness of a ship, or of the limbs. [1913 Webster]

2. The state of being broken in mind; imbecility or weakness of intellect; derangement. [1913 Webster]


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