liver-sick1
/ˈlɪvəsɪk/English regional (southern )
noun
A hangnail on the finger.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Durrant Cooper (1812–1875), antiquary. Apparently from liver + sick.
liver-sick2
/ˈlɪvəsɪk/Now rare
adjective
Affected with liver disease.
Origin
Old English; earliest use found in Bald's Leechbook. From liver + sick.