raptus

[rap-tuhs]

noun

a state of intense or overwhelming excitement; rapture; ecstasy.

Origin:
1840–50; < Latin: a seizing, equivalent to rap(ere) to seize, abduct, rape¹ + -tus suffix of v. action

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Raptus is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

WordNet

raptus
noun
1.	a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure" [syn: seizure]
2.	a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens [syn: ecstasy]

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