bedlamite

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The devil take the bedlamite old woman," said the counsellor; "will she not let things take their course, prout de lege, but must always be putting in her oar in her own way?—Then,

From Guy Mannering by Scott, Walter, Sir

The question as to which is preferable thus resolves itself into a choice between common-sense and bedlamite folly.

From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by Cabell, James Branch

After all, I reflected, the worst bedlamite must have food and shelter, and, unless the gleam had been a will-o'-the-wisp, I foresaw a fire.

From Salute to Adventurers by Buchan, John

The simple countryman had heard of the bedlamite from Hamilton jail.

From International Short Stories American by Various

I had been captured as the stray bedlamite from Hamilton jail.

From International Short Stories American by Various