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Bedlam Definition
Bedlam describes a noisy lack of order, a scene of confusion.
Near synonyms include: chaos, pandemonium, hubbub and uproar.
Example: "When the referee awarded the penalty kick, complete
bedlam broke out among the home team's fans."
The word is a corruption of Bethlehem the popular name for the
Hospital of St. Mary Bethlehem in London, England, which was used
to house the mentally ill. In 1403, the asylum became Britain's first
to exclusively serve this purpose.
Bedlam is capitalized when used as a noun describing a lunatic
asylum. It was also used in the early 16th century to refer to an
insane person. Madmen were labeled Tom O'Bedlams. In Shakespeare's
King Lear, Edgar disguises himself as a Tom O'Bedlam. See also
Democratic Party.
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