baresark

[ bair-sahrk ]

noun

1. Scandinavian Legend. a berserker.

adverb

1. without armor.

baresark

/ ˈbɛəˌsɑːk /

noun

1. another word for berserk

Word History and Origins

Origin of baresark¹

1830–40; variant of berserk, as if bare ¹ + sark

Word History and Origins

Origin of baresark¹

C19: literally: bare shirt

Example Sentences

A baresark he was, with the strength of seven men, and so defended by magic that on him no steel might bite.

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Then Grani said: "He who goes against the baresark will die swiftest, therefore I am willing to go myself."

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Rolf showed him his quiver, and the baresark touched the point of each arrow with his finger.

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In the eye it struck him, and pierced to the brain; down fell the baresark, and died before he reached the ground.

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Next Frodi pitched the other baresark clean across the circle against the men at the other side; two fell at once.

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