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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Phrentik,) -icque, a. [Var. of Frentick a. Cf. e.m.E. phrentik (16th c.).] Deranged, insane. —1597 James VI Dæmonol. 47.
[Witches] can make folkes to becom phrenticque or maniacque
