reɪdʒ n. & v. --n. 1
fierce or
violent anger. 2 a fit of
this (flew
into a rage). 3
the violent
action of a
natural force (the rage of the storm). 4 (foll. by for) a a
vehement desire or
passion. b a
widespread temporary enthusiasm or
fashion. 5
poet.
poetic,
prophetic, or
martial enthusiasm or
ardour. 6 sl. a
lively frolic. --v.intr. 1 be full of anger. 2 (often foll. by
at, against)
speak furiously or
madly; rave. 3 (of wind,
battle,
fever, etc.) be violent; be at
its height;
continue unchecked. 4
Austral. sl.
seek enjoyment; go on a
spree. øall the rage
popular,
fashionable. [ME f. OF rager ult. f. L RABIES]