qualmish

Example Sentences

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To be frank, I felt qualmish, and though I did not exactly say as much, having a sober regard for the censure of my friend, yet, in a measure, I did indeed voice my doubts.

From The God of Love by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)

The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.

From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

The smell of the flat, unpalatable stuff makes you feel more qualmish than ever; the remedy is worse than the evil.

From English Pharisees and French Crocodiles and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters by O'Rell, Max

The qualmish knave, no longer brave, Could only groan, “Not I.”

From Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17) Fun and Thought for Little Folk by Wheeler, Daniel Edwin

Madam, give me leave to take a Glass of Sack, I am qualmish.

From The Female Wits by Anonymous