megrim

Example Sentences

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The man came, prescribed for a megrim, and Alexander did not call him again; nor did he mention his mother's condition to the rest of the family.

From The Conqueror by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn

I'd have called it a kind of a megrim myself, and, as I say, I certainly perceived a sort of charnel-'ouse smell in the room I'm in.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin

"Major Wellmore, young gentleman; a tried and trusty friend to the English Commonwealth and its Protector!" said Sir Robert at last; adding, as if in apology for his emotion—"Constance! this strange megrim in my head!"

From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.

Why should she learn it is the correct thing to say she is not at home when she is, or that she is suffering from a foolish megrim when she isn't?

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

The toy held a chosen perfume or essence supposed to be reviving in case miladi felt a swoon or megrim about to overwhelm her; as ladies did in past centuries and do no longer.

From The Thing from the Lake by Ingram, Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie)