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1. One who loves or has a strong affinity or preference for insane asylums or general chaos. 2. Loving or having a strong affinity or preference for insane asylums or general chaos.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English Bedlem, Hospital of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, an institution in London for the mentally ill. New Latin -philus, from Greek -philos, beloved, dear, from philos, beloved, loving.
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