Posted by Neredbojias on 11/24/05 13:04

With neither quill nor qualm, dorayme quothed:

> > From: Neredbojias <invalid@neredbojias.com>
>
> > With neither quill nor qualm, David quothed:
> >
> >> Neredbojias wrote:
> >>> With neither quill nor qualm, Leonard Blaisdell quothed:
> >>
> >> Where did the term 'quill nor qualm' originate from? It seems to literally
> >> indicate 'Without using a pen or being nauseated...', and that, in a way,
> >> does not make sense, but I recall coming across the phrase before...
> >
> > I made it up (-not saying it wasn't made-up before, but I never saw it
> > if so.) As Jonathan suggested, the "qualm" means a feeling of doubt or
> > misgivings about something.
> >
>
>
> No, no. A qualm is an astringent, highly intoxicating drink.

I think you're thinking of "balm".

> Occasionally, people do not have any in order to appear sharper
> than usual when addressing bods at alt.html.

Yes but some people actually appear sharper when they're embalmed.

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Neredbojias
Contrary to popular belief, it is believable.

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