Etymology:
The English word "madden" is derived from the Old English word "gemadian," meaning "to make mad," which is in turn derived from the Proto-Germanic root *madjaną, which means "to anger" or "to cause rage."
Meaning:
Origin:
The Proto-Germanic root *madjaną is related to the following words:
All of these words share the meaning of "to anger" or "to become angry." The English word "madden" was first used in the 13th century.
Examples:
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