Beserk

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bəˈzɜːk/

Alternative forms

• berserk

Usage notes

This spelling is considered a misspelling of the word berserk in some English speaking countries such as the UK.

Origin

Old Norse berserkr (Icelandic berserkur), probably from bjǫrn ‘bear’ + serkr ‘coat’.

Full definition of beserk

Noun

1. A crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy.

Adjective

1. Injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control.