Qualm

kwäm, n. a sudden attack of illne : a sensation of nausea: a scruple, as of conscience.— adj. Qualm′ish , affected with qualm, or a disposition to vomit, or with slight sickne : uneasy.— adv. Qualm′ishly .— n. Qualm′ishne . [A.S. cwealm , death; Ger. qualm , nausea; Sw. qvalm , a suffocating heat.]