What is the meaning of berserk?

noun

  • One of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury.

adjective

  • Frenzied as if possessed by a demon.
    • usage: "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"
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