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bedlamite

American  
[bed-luh-mahyt] / ˈbɛd ləˌmaɪt /

noun

  1. an insane person; lunatic.

bedlamite British  
/ ˈbɛdləˌmaɪt /

noun

  1. archaic a lunatic; insane person

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Etymology

Origin of bedlamite

First recorded in 1615–25; bedlam + -ite 1

Example Sentences

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"Got through actin' like a Bedlamite?" she inquired tartly, when he stopped for breath.

From Cap'n Dan's Daughter by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

"The Bedlamite colt, my lord," with a forefinger to his hat.

From Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities by Surtees, Robert Smith

"The Bedlamite, d'you mean—'er last commission, when they all went crazy?"

From Traffics and Discoveries by Kipling, Rudyard

And I ain't out of my head—not yet; though keepin' company with a Bedlamite may have some effect, I shouldn't wonder.

From The Woman-Haters: a yarn of Eastboro twin-lights by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

I am about to intrust all I have most valuable on earth to your management, your conduct and language are those of a mere Bedlamite.

From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir

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