nerverack

English

Noun

nerverack (plural nerveracks)

  1. Alternative form of nerve rack
    • 1902, Journal of the American Medical Association:
      No doubt in most of such cases the physician to secure repose and rest from the boneache and nerverack has taken a small hypodermic with a feeling of perfect indifference as to danger.
    • 1917, Coal and Coal Trade Journal - Volume 48, Issue 1, page 87:
      In figuring up the cost of doing business, how much should dealers allow for nerverack?
    • 1999, Richard E. Grant, With Nails: The Film Diaries of Richard E. Grant, →ISBN:
      Wonder at the nerverack experienced by a director who, in addition to a multitude of technical demands and production pressures, has the risk of these personalities not gelling.
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