baresark

American  

[bair-sahrk] / ˈbɛər sɑrk /

noun

1. Scandinavian Legend. a berserker.

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adverb

1. without armor.

baresark British  

/ ˈbɛəˌsɑːk /

noun

1. another word for berserk

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Etymology

Origin of baresark

1830–40; variant of berserk, as if bare ¹ + sark

Example Sentences

Skallagrim sees, and the Baresark fit takes him sore.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

Still, he slew the Baresark, standing on one leg and leaning against a rock, and for that deed people honoured him much.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

Then Eric ran down the hall, and, putting out his strength, tore the Baresark from them.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

"Bad news for thee, Brighteyes," answered the mate, "and that Baresark thrall of thine, for we must loose your bands."

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

"Then we go together," says Eric, but the Baresark does not heed.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider