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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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Maniacque, a. [e.m.E. (1604), F. maniaque, late L. maniacus.] Demented, raving with madness, maniac. —1597 James VI Dæmonol. 47.
[Witches] can make folkes to becom phrenticque or maniacque