dement Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*ment" transitive verb

Etymology

L. dementare, fr. demens, -mentis, out of one's mind, mad; de + mens mind. See Mental, and cf. Dementate.

Definitions

1. To deprive of reason; to make mad. R. Bale.

De*ment" adjective

Etymology

L. demens, -mentis.

Definitions

1. Demented; dementate. R. J. H. Newman.