Illness, etc.

Ashmere Asthma.

Brocks Sprains, fractures.

Fresh Well, healthy.

Sick Used in cases where British English has ill.

The spells This is a kind of nervous disorder which occurred among the women from 1937 and onwards like epidemics. One type was the sleeping spells which was a kind of fainting. There was also fighting, bouncing, rolling, crying, laughing, and chooking spells.

The stitch Lumbago.

Tight Unable to breath freely.

Tissick A cough or mild form of bronchitis due to the misty climate. The word is identical with phthisic.