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all-overs
[awl-oh-verz]
noun
(used with a plural verb)
Usually the all-overs a general feeling of unease and nervousness throughout the body.
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of all-overs1
First recorded in 1820–30; allover ( def. ) + -s 3 ( def. )
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Her chronic faithlessness gave John Henry bad attacks of the all-overs, the down-yonders, even made him ponder the meaning of existence.
Quit yo' work, and you gits de all-overs. quit yo' woman, and you gits de down-yonders.
When a man is tired he likely will call it worried; if in a hurry, he is in a swivvet; if nervous, he has the all-overs; if declining in health, he is on the down-go.
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I never know'd what the all-overs wuz tell thes about a hour before me an' Teague wuz married.
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But it never give me the all-overs like it does now, some way.
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