English Explanatory Dictionary

bitter cold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of an environment, very cold and unpleasant.

Word forms

bitter cold more bitter cold most bitter cold bittercold

Etymology

Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 in "Hamlet," act 1, scene 1: : For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold, : And I am sick at heart.

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