megrim

me·grim

noun \ˈmē-grəm\

Definition of MEGRIM

1

a : migraine b : vertigo, dizziness

2

a : fancy, whim b plural : low spirits

Examples of MEGRIM

1. <having no sense of purpose, he was often at the mercy of the strange megrims that sprang into his head>

Origin of MEGRIM

Middle English migreime, from Middle French migraine — more at migraine

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MEGRIM

Synonyms: bee, caprice, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, maggot, whim, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whimsy (also whimsey)

Related Words: capriciousness, fancifulness, fantasy (also phantasy), freakishness, impetuosity, whimsicality; conceit; concept, conception, image, impression, mind's eye, picture, thought; brainstorm, inspiration

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