One explanation is that the word derives from the old Norse word Beserker. A class of ancient worriers who worked themselves into a frenzy before battle and fought with insane fury. Also from the linked words Ber and Serkr meaning a 'bear shirt or a worrier clothed in a bear skin'
The word "berserk" originates from the Old Norse term "berserkr," which refers to Norse warriors who fought with intense fury and exhibited frenzied behavior in battle. The term is thought to combine "ber-" (bear) and "serkr" (shirt), suggesting that these warriors wore bear skins or had a fierce, animal-like demeanor. Over time, "berserk" has evolved to describe wild, uncontrolled behavior beyond its original martial context.
The word "berserk" originates from the Old Norse term "berserkr," which referred to Norse warriors known for fighting with a frenzied, uncontrollable rage. These warriors were said to wear bear skins ("ber" meaning bear and "serkr" meaning shirt) and were believed to channel the spirit of the bear in battle. The term has since evolved to describe anyone acting in a wild, uncontrolled manner.
It comes from the Greek word lógos.
It came from the Latin word mentula...
From Aztlán (White Land), an allusion to their origins, probably in Northern Mexico.
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No, berserk is an English word.
Your incessant questions are driving me berserk! If I am not careful, my answer may drive you berserk. The Whirling Dervishes seem to be going berserk.
That is the correct spelling of the adjective "berserk" (crazed, wild).
The disgruntled postal worker went completely berserk.
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The correct spelling is berserk (wild, crazed, or uncontrollable).
"Suddenly as the viking leaped off the longboat to raid the monastery his blood-lust peaked and he went completely Berserk!. Seeking out monks to slay and murder or enslave. "
"Berserk" means crazy, describing a frenzied warrior in Old Icelandic.
It's at the top of page 176 in the first book.
The Nordic word for warrior is "kriger" in Danish, "kriger" in Norwegian, "krigare" in Swedish, and "soturi" in Finnish.