Madman
(noun)
A man who is insane or mentally unwell.
Origin:
The word "madman" originated in the late 14th century from the old english word "gemædman", which means "mad or insane person".
Examples:
- He was considered a madman by all who knew him.
- The madman was ranting and raving on the street corner.
- He was locked up in the asylum with other madmen.
- The madman's wild eyes showed the depths of his madness.
- The villagers were afraid of the madman, but he was really quite harmless.