fever and ague
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Many among the crews were at this time taken ill with a fever and ague, which left the patients dropsical.
From History of the Buccaneers of America by James Burney
The party now fell sick of fever and ague, a most prostrating malady, and were reduced to the utmost extremity for want of provisions, for the sick men were for some time unable to travel.
From Early Days in North Queensland by Edward Palmer
The alternate hope and despair that seized him were like the deadly burning and chill of fever and ague.
From Travelers Five Along Life's Highway by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
After a few weeks he contracted fever and ague, and went home to be cared for by his mother, through nearly five months of illness.
From Famous American Statesmen by Sarah Knowles Bolton
A cold caught and neglected had given him a fever and ague, and the least chill brought on a return of it.
From It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) by Mrs. Henry Wood
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