chillness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /t͡ʃɪlnəs/
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Etymology
Etymology tree English chill Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English chillness From chill + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) the state of being chilly
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chillnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |