n. & v.
--n.
1. fierce or violent anger.
2 a fit of this (flew into a rage).
3 the violent action of a natural force (the rage of the storm).
4 (foll. by for) a a vehement desire or passion. b a widespread temporary enthusiasm or fashion.
5 poet. poetic, prophetic, or martial enthusiasm or ardour.
6 sl. a lively frolic.
--v.intr.
1. be full of anger.
2 (often foll. by at, against) speak furiously or madly; rave.
3 (of wind, battle, fever, etc.) be violent; be at its height; continue unchecked.
4 Austral. sl. seek enjoyment; go on a spree.
Phrases and idioms:
all the rage popular, fashionable.
Etymology: ME f. OF rager ult. f. L RABIES