DELIRIUM
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De*lir"i*um (d&euptack_;*lĭr"ĭ*ŭm), n. [L., fr. delirare to rave, to wander in mind, prop., to go out of the furrow in plowing; de- + lira furrow, track; perh. akin to G. geleise track, rut, and E. last to endure.] 1. (Med.) A state in which the thoughts, expressions, and actions are wild, irregular, and incoherent; mental aberration; a roving or wandering of the mind, -- usually dependent on a fever or some other disease, and so distinguished from mania, or madness.
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2. Strong excitement; wild enthusiasm; madness.
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The popular delirium [of the French Revolution] at first caught his enthusiastic mind.
W. Irving.
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The delirium of the preceding session (of Parliament).
Morley.
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Delirium tremens (&unr_;). [L., trembling delirium] (Med.), a violent delirium induced by the excessive and prolonged use of intoxicating liquors. -- Traumatic delirium (Med.), a variety of delirium following injury.
Syn. -- Insanity; frenzy; madness; derangement; aberration; mania; lunacy; fury. See Insanity.
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