Meaning of Cougher | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who coughs.

Equivalents

Examples

“A frequent cougher in a church sets nearly the whole congregation to coughing.”

“The widow turned her usually unemotional face⟳ to the cougher, and the concern⟳ on her countenance showed that the innuendo of the reverend alarmist had reached even her. But the organist's pretty eyes had forestalled her, and the glance⟳ she sent to the cougher said plainly: 'You want⟳ my care and attention.'”

“In New York and Chicago, laws were passed making it illegal to sneeze⟳ or cough in public without using a handkerchief. Police dutifully hauled sneezers and coughers to court, where they were given stiff fines.”

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