megrim

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And intellectually, it would seem to be the result of a bad quarter of an hour of the author: a megrim of the soul.

From Masters of the English Novel A Study of Principles and Personalities by Burton, Richard

"As you refuse to hearken to the voice of common sense, and afflict yourself with a megrim, I leave you to your fate."

From Rossmoyne by Unknown

Even if he has no special craze or megrim, and does not decide offhand that a man is hopeless because he calls Charles the Great Charlemagne, or vice vers�, he is constantly out of focus.

From Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 by Saintsbury, George

Now will I have the headach, or the megrim, or some excuse; for I'm resolved I'll not rise to prayers.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 by Scott, Walter, Sir

"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.