amok

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • amok one who runs amok

Etymology

Derived from English amok derived from Portuguese amouco derived from Malay amuk (go on a killing spree, attacking, killing frenziedly).

Origin

Malay

amuk

Gloss

go on a killing spree, attacking, killing frenziedly

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