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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frantick(e, -ik, -ique, a. [ME. frantyk (1398), -tyke, (e.m.E. frantique), var. of frentyk, OF. frenetique.] Frenzied. —1571 Bann. Mem. 143.
The people, to whome thy franticke nature is notoure a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 828.
The frantick fantasses [v.r. fantassais] that feids Thy … fire
