"Panic" is a word in ENGLISH
A plant of the genus Panicum; panic grass; also, the edible
grain of some species of panic grass.
By extension: A sudden widespread fright or apprehension
concerning financial affairs.
A sudden, overpowering fright; esp., a sudden and groundless
fright; terror inspired by a trifling cause or a misapprehension of
danger; as, the troops were seized with a panic; they fled in a panic.
Extreme or sudden and causeless; unreasonable; -- said of
fear or fright; as, panic fear, terror, alarm.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
Struck with a panic, or sudden fear.
Read the complete definitionA wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight …
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