English Explanatory Dictionary

frostnip

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first stage of frostbite, involving paling or reddening, numbness, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹɒst.nɪp/ /ˈfɹɔst.nɪp/ /ˈfɹɑst.nɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-frostnip.wav

Word forms

frostnip frostnips

Etymology

From frost + nip.

Related words

frostnipped
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