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widdrim

noun
wid·drim | \ˈwidrə̇m\
variants: or less commonly widdendream \ˈwidᵊnˌdrēm \
plural -s

Definition of widdrim 

chiefly Scottish

: mental excitement or confusion : a mad fit : fury

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History and Etymology for widdrim

Old English wōddrēam, from wōd mad + drēam joy, noise

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