MANIA

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity. Cf. Delirium.

2.
n.

Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; as, the tulip mania. Mania a potu Etym: [L.], madness from drinking; delirium tremens.


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