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单词 frostbiting
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Definition of frostbiting in English:

frostbiting

noun ˈfrɒs(t)bʌɪtɪŋ
  • The process or fact of being exposed to freezing temperatures; damage or injury as a result of this; frostbite.

adjective ˈfrɒs(t)bʌɪtɪŋ
  • Of the weather, the wind, etc.: intensely cold; so cold as to cause frostbite. Also (and in earliest use) figurative.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in James Pilkington (1520–1576), bishop of Durham. From frost + biting
late 16th century; earliest use found in Tell-Trothes New-yeares Gift. From frost + biting.

 
 

Definition of frostbiting in US English:

frostbiting

nounˈfrɒs(t)bʌɪtɪŋ
  • The process or fact of being exposed to freezing temperatures; damage or injury as a result of this; frostbite.

adjectiveˈfrɒs(t)bʌɪtɪŋ
  • Of the weather, the wind, etc.: intensely cold; so cold as to cause frostbite. Also (and in earliest use) figurative.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in James Pilkington (1520–1576), bishop of Durham. From frost + biting<br>late 16th century; earliest use found in Tell-Trothes New-yeares Gift. From frost + biting.

 
 
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