alternative form of berserk (q.v.), from Old Norse berserkr, accusative of berserk. This is the oldest form of the word in its revival in Modern English (1822), and perhaps Scott, who introduced it, m [..]

(n) one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury

[coined by Fred Saberhagen, c.1961] A space-going autonomous war machine the size of a small asteroid, programmed to destroy all intelligent life not resembling its long-lost creators, and usually to [..]

1. In honor of the legendary Scandinavian Warriors, who would go into a seemingly maddened, frenzied attack during battle - it's applied, in Chess, to one or two pieces that launch a sudden string of attacks in quick succession. 2. Not applied to the Chess Glossary Team ... But a textbook case was observed in Management, upon finding the offic [..]

A rash playing style characterized by frenzied attacking with one or two pieces, perhaps with little regard for strategy or danger.

A perk class selectable by the player character which specialises in melee combat.

A berserk a crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy. One who fights as if frenzied, like a berserker. (science fiction) A type of von Neumann probe whose mission is to exterminate alien life [..]