madhouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.
  • (by extension) A chaotic place.

Etymology

Compound from English mad (crazy) + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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