frenzy

frenzy
frenzy mid-14c., "delirium, insanity," from O.Fr. frenesie, from M.L. phrenesia, from phrenesis, back formation from L. phreneticus "delirious" (see FRENETIC (Cf. frenetic)). Meaning "excited state of mind" is from c.1400.

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