Note 485 — OF IDIOTS AND LUNATICS.
Reading edition
The word Mad has been derived by Dr. Haslam from the Gothic Mod, which signifies rage; he observes, “it is true, we have now converted the O into A, but Mod is the ancient word.”
Reading edition
The word Mad has been derived by Dr. Haslam from the Gothic Mod, which signifies rage; he observes, “it is true, we have now converted the O into A, but Mod is the ancient word.”