noun
- plural of berserk; ancient Norse warriors who fought with wild fury
Usage: historical
Examples
- The berserks charged into battle without armor or fear.
- Norse sagas tell stories of fierce berserks who served Viking kings.
- The berserks were known for their frenzied fighting style.
- Ancient berserks believed they channeled the spirit of bears or wolves.
- The king’s berserks formed an elite guard unit.
- Historians debate whether berserks actually existed or were mythical.