bedlamite

noun

bed·​lam·​ite ˈbed-lə-ˌmīt How to pronounce bedlamite (audio)
bedlamite adjective

Word History

Etymology

bedlam + -ite entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedlamite was circa 1589

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Cite this Entry

“Bedlamite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedlamite. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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