: fits of lunacy

Word History

Etymology

French, plural of lune crazy whim, from Middle French, moon, crazy whim, from Latin luna

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lunes was in 1601

Dictionary Entries Near lunes

Cite this Entry

“Lunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunes. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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