Franticness

Franticness
Frantic Fran"tic, a. [OE. frentik, frenetik, F. frentique, L. phreneticus, from Gr. ?. See {Frenzy}, and cf. {Frenetic}, {Phrenetic}.] Mad; raving; furious; violent; wild and disorderly; distracted. [1913 Webster]

Die, frantic wretch, for this accursed deed! --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Torrents of frantic abuse. --Macaulay. -- {Fran"tic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Fran"tic*ly}, adv. --Shak. -- {Fran"tic*ness}, n. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]


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  • Distraction — Dis*trac tion, n. [L. distractio: cf. F. distraction.] 1. The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. [1913 Webster] To create distractions among us. Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster] 2. That which diverts attention; a diversion. Domestic… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Madness — Mad ness, n. [From {Mad}, a.] 1. The condition of being mad; insanity; lunacy. [1913 Webster] 2. Frenzy; ungovernable rage. [1913 Webster] 3. Extreme folly. [1913 Webster] Syn: Insanity; distraction; derangement; craziness; lunacy; mania; frenzy; …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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