■ noun
1》 violent uncontrollable anger.
↘[in combination ] violent anger associated with conflict arising from a particular situation: air ~.
↘the violent action of a natural agency.
2》 a vehement desire or passion.
↘ literary prophetic, poetic, or martial enthusiasm or ardour.
3》 Austral./NZ informal a lively party.
■ verb
1》 feel or express ~.
↘continue violently or with great force.
2》 Austral./NZ informal enjoy oneself socially.
Phrases
all the ~ temporarily very popular or fashionable.
Derivatives
~r noun
raging adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~ (n.), ~r (v.), from a var. of L. rabies (see rabies ).