[1785–95]This word is first recorded in the period 1785–95. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: breakup, commando, depot, fossilize, initiative
Examples of 'sick list' in a sentence
sick list
She had encountered Matey on her way back from the early service and had been told that for once no one was on the sick list.
Brent-Dyer, Elinor CHALLENGE FOR THE CHALET SCHOOL
One division alone has 100 men on the sick list.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Even those on the sick list are kept involved.
The Sun (2017)
There are injuries that will be a problem, certainly, but the sick list is not so bad.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
So the dole queues grew smaller and the number of people on the sick list went through the roof.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He admits to the irony of arriving at a healthcare provider to find such a disproportionately high number of employees on the sick list.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Both father and son have been on the sick list and at risk of missing out altogether.
The Sun (2012)
Unlike people, you can't explain to them they have to take it easy because they are on the sick-list.