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Berserk (novel)
WordNet
adjective
(1) In a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon
"The soldier was completely amuck"
"Berserk with grief"
"A berserk worker smashing windows"
noun
(2) One of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
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Alternative spellings
- beserk
- berzerk
- beresque - humorous misspelling now accepted
Etymology
berserkr (Icelandic berserkur), probably from + , cf. .
Adjective
- Injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control.
- After he watched his sister stabbed to death, he went berserk and attacked the killer like a beast or a wild animal.