delirament

delirament
\\də̇ˈlirəmənt, dēˈ-\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin deliramentum, from delirare to be crazy + -mentum -ment — more at delirium
archaic : an insane fancy : craze, delusion

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  • Delirament — De*lir a*ment, n. [L. deliramentum, fr. delirare. See {Delirium}.] A wandering of the mind; a crazy fancy. [Obs.] Heywood. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • delirament — de·lir·a·ment …   English syllables

  • delirium — noun /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication …   Wiktionary

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