dumb ague
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dumb ague
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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I am of a very nervous habit; a long course of the dumb ague has undermined my constitution.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
"And as he cured me of the dumb ague by giving me a pitcher of ice-water, I thought I would bring him along."
From Elam Storm, The Wolfer Or, The Lost Nugget by Castlemon, Harry
I got back all right with the exception of the dumb ague, which took me just as I got ready to leave Fort Gibson.
From Elam Storm, The Wolfer Or, The Lost Nugget by Castlemon, Harry
Besides, he's ben on the flat of his back off and on all summer, with dumb ague.
From Travelers Five Along Life's Highway by Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows)
Deceased complained of dumb ague, but witness had never been able to detect any positive disease.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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