/mad"nis/ , n.
1. the state of being mad; insanity.
2. senseless folly: It is sheer madness to speak as you do.
3. frenzy; rage.
4. intense excitement or enthusiasm.
[ 1350-1400; ME madnesse. See MAD, -NESS ]
/mad"nis/ , n.
1. the state of being mad; insanity.
2. senseless folly: It is sheer madness to speak as you do.
3. frenzy; rage.
4. intense excitement or enthusiasm.
[ 1350-1400; ME madnesse. See MAD, -NESS ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012