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

When he had eaten his fill Eric looked at the Baresark.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

But of the Baresark he saw nothing, for he passed down into the great fire-riven cleft and was never seen more, save once only, in a strange fashion that shall be told.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

Swift away sped ship Gudruda, Left her lord in foeman's ring; Brighteyes back to back with Baresark Held his head 'gainst mighty odds.

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

He peered down this path, but he saw no Baresark, though it was worn by Baresark feet.

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider