qualmish

Example Sentences

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The regular heel of the brig gave place to a confused pitching and tossing, signs that I hailed with delight, in spite of a qualmish sensation which the motion seemed to encourage.

From The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

For a sick qualmish stomach either preparation is an excellent remedy, as the virtue of the bark rests in this essential volatile oil.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

He watched as the good ship cut the sea, And bumpishly up-and-downed, And thought if already she qualmish might be, He'd consider his happiness crowned.

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn

He would never consent to such strong measures, as might seem convenient to less qualmish persons.

From The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

So, conscience being a brave supporter, I abode in silence, though not without many queer and qualmish p. 148thoughts, and a pit-patting of the heart, not unco pleasant in the tholing.

From The Life of Mansie Wauch tailor in Dalkeith by Hardie, Charles Martin