Meaning
An insane person.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English lunatik, from Old French lunatique, from Late Latin lunaticus (“moonstruck”), derived from Latin luna (“moon”), the connection stemming from the belief that changes of the moon caused intermittent insanity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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