megrim

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The late Dr. Monro asserted in his lectures, that he cured the hemicrania, or megrim, by a strong vomit, and a brisk purge immediately after it.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

Among others are these words: chapellin', chanch, coxy, corchey, dawnin', fettle, franzy, gell, megrim, nattering, nesh, overrun, queechy, plash.

From George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy by Cooke, George Willis

"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.

In a few minutes he found that he was a little dizzy, and, supposing this megrim to be occasioned by the heat of the room, he took another draught of water to recover himself.

From The Voyage of Captain Popanilla by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

"Mother has a megrim," she said; "she is in her chamber."

From Come Rack! Come Rope! by Benson, Robert Hugh