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craziness|ˈkreɪzɪnɪs|
[f. crazy + -ness.]
The state or quality of being crazy.
1. The state of being flawed, damaged, or liable to break down.
1664Power Exp. Philos. iii. 177 By reason of the craziness of the roof of their [colliers'] works, which often falls in of its own accord.
†2. The state of being broken down in bodily health or constitution; indisposition, infirmity; shakiness. Also fig. Obs.
1602W. Fulbecke Pandectes Ded. i, Her..sisters did condole with her, and deplore the iniurie of the times which did cause her crasines. 1621Ld. Williams Fortescue Papers 166, I have bene much tormented with a flying report of your Lordships crazynes and indisposicion. 1640Howell Dodona's Gr. (J.), The craziness of her title. 1697Locke Let., The craziness of my body so ill seconds the inclination I have to serve him.
3. Unsoundness of mind.
1755Johnson, Craziness..2. Weakness of intellect. 1843H. Rogers Ess. (1860) III. 47 It may appear downright craziness to common sense. 1882–3Schaff Encycl. Relig. Knowl. I. 69 Amalric's doctrines, which he characterized as mere craziness. |