mire. 1. f. (gs. ~).(a) Quickness, rapidity; spiritedness, ardour. (b) Madness, frenzy. Bheith ar ~, to be mad; to be in a frenzy. Bhí sé ar ~ linn, he was furious with us. Dul ar ~, to go mad; to go into a rage. Tháinig ~ air, he became frantic. Duine a chur ar ~, to drive s.o. mad; to infuriate s.o. Fear ~, madman. Madra ~, mad dog. 2. gsf. & comp. of mear1. (Var. of 1 (a):~acht f)