madden

Middle English

/ˈmadən/

verb
Definitions
  • To be mad or insane; to be afflicted with insanity.
  • To be emotionally overwhelmed or consumed by mood or feelings.
  • To behave idiotically or stupidly; to display stupidity.
  • (rare) To make mad, crazy or insane; to madden.
  • (rare) To emotionally overwhelm.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English mad.

Origin

Middle English

mad

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