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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
stomach-ache

1763, from stomach (n.) + ache (v.).

Usage examples of "stomach-ache".

For the relief of flatulent stomach-ache, whether in children or in adults, from five to fifteen drops of the essence may be given on a lump of sugar, or mixed with two dessertspoonfuls of hot water.

So he stood up and raised his hand, and said to the schoolma'am, "Please, ma'am, I 've got the stomach-ache.