Delirium: alternatives and connections

An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercis…

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Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity. Cf. Delirium.

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A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy.

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Having a delirium; wandering in mind; light-headed; insane; raving; wild; as, a delirious patient; delirious fancies.

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Having a delirium; wandering in mind; light-headed; insane; raving; wild; as, a delirious patient; delirious fancies.

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To break into pieces; to crush; to grind to powder. See Crase.

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Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction; violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties; madness; rage.

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A thief.

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A nervous affection, occurring almost exclusively in women, in which the emotional and reflex excitability is exaggerated, and the will power corresp…

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