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Quixotism

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(n.) That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Quixotism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​q/quixotism.html. 1828.
 
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