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bedlam

[ bed-luhm ]

noun

  1. a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,

  2. Archaic. an insane asylum or madhouse.


bedlam

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noun

  1. a noisy confused place or situation; state of uproar

    his speech caused bedlam

  2. archaic.
    a lunatic asylum; madhouse
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bedlam1

A popular name for the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem in London, which served as a lunatic asylum from circa 1400; compare Middle English Bedleem, Bethleem, Old English Betleem Bethlehem
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bedlam1

C13 bedlem , bethlem , after the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem in London
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I’m leaning into hyperbole, but in the moment, it felt like bedlam had been set on fire.

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The head football performance coach recently started a new tradition in which he waves his hands before practice and bedlam ensues.

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Sell strikes a discordant frame against the middle America bedlam of Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.

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In the surrounding area there was bedlam as the sound of the explosion echoed through the streets.

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In order of expected finishing position and in full knowledge of the hostage to fortune element, here are 12 thoughts on the bedlam to come.

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