The phrase "haddest qualms" is derived from Old English and means to feel uneasy or uncertain about something. In IPA phonetic transcription, the spelling is /ˈhædəst kwɑːmz/. The symbol /h/ represents the initial H sound, followed by the short A sound /æ/. The next consonant is /d/ and the double consonant /st/ represents the "-ed" ending. The word "qualms" is pronounced with a long A sound /kwɑːmz/ and ends with an S, indicated by the symbol /z/.
The phrase "haddest qualms" is a combination of two words: "haddest" and "qualms". Here is the etymology of both:
1. Haddest: "Haddest" is a form of the verb "to have" in the past tense. It is the second person singular past tense of "have". The etymology of "have" can be traced back to the Old English word "habban", which had similar meanings. The word "have" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "habjan", which ultimately comes from the Indo-European root "*kap-", meaning "to grasp" or "to hold".
2. Qualms: "Qualms" is a noun that refers to an uneasy feeling or doubt, especially in regards to one's conscience. The etymology of "qualms" can be traced back to the Old English word "cwealm", which meant "death".