country fever
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of country fever
1815–25;
Example Sentences
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What is called the country fever in Sierra Leone, is scarcely known in Boollam.
From A Voyage Round the World, Volume I Including Travels in Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc., etc., from 1827 to 1832 by Holman, James
They owned a handsome residence in the neighboring city of Charleston, where they betook themselves when fear of country fever drove them from their beloved country home.
From Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army by Ford, Arthur Peronneau
No tropical heat seemed to put her out of temper; even the horrible country fever itself she bore with such gentle resignation.
From Strange Stories by Allen, Grant
The truth is, Sam had what they call in South Carolina country fever, a high type of malarial fever, which stupefies and benumbs its victim almost as soon as it attacks him.
From The Big Brother A Story of Indian War by Eggleston, George Cary
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