nordeal

Updated: June 25, 2025

"Which," said Mrs Bowldler with a trembling cough, "the bare thought of taking service again with two strange gentlemen in my state of health is a nordeal, and as such I put it to you." Here she smoothed the front of her gown and turned upon Tobias with unexpected spirit.

Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch - Hocken and Hunken