baresark

[ bair-sahrk ]

/ ˈbɛər sɑrk /

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noun

Scandinavian Legend. a berserker.

adverb

without armor.

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Origin of baresark

1830–40; variant of berserk, as if bare¹ + sark

Words nearby baresark

Barents, Barents Sea, bare one's soul, bare one's teeth, bare-root, baresark, baresthesia, bar examination, barf, barf bag, barfly

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How to use baresark in a sentence

A baresark he was, with the strength of seven men, and so defended by magic that on him no steel might bite.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French
Then Grani said: "He who goes against the baresark will die swiftest, therefore I am willing to go myself."
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French
Rolf showed him his quiver, and the baresark touched the point of each arrow with his finger.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French
In the eye it struck him, and pierced to the brain; down fell the baresark, and died before he reached the ground.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French

Next Frodi pitched the other baresark clean across the circle against the men at the other side; two fell at once.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French

British Dictionary definitions for baresark

baresark

/ (ˈbɛəˌsɑːk) /

noun

another word for berserk (def. 2)

Word Origin for baresark

C19: literally: bare shirt

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