Obs. [f. as prec.] a. That has a qualm or qualms. b. Of the nature of a fit or sudden access (cf. QUALM sb.3 2 c).
1576. Fleming, trans. Caius’ Dogs, in Arb., Garner, III. 267. To succour and strengthen quailing and qualming stomachs.
1635. Quarles, Embl., V. ii. 36. Let Iesses sov’raigne Flow’r perfume my qualming brest.
1643. Milton, Divorce, Introd. (1851), 6. Till they get a little cordial sobriety to settle their qualming zeal.
