Definition of frostnip in English:

frostnip

noun ˈfrɒs(t)nɪp

Originally: †extremely cold air or wind; an instance of this (obsolete). In later use: frostbite, specifically in a less severe form affecting only the superficial layers of the skin.

verb ˈfrɒs(t)nɪp

with object To injure or damage by frost or extreme cold (frequently in figurative contexts and figurative); specifically to affect with frostnip. Frequently in pass. Compare "frostbite".

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Owles Almanacke. From frost + nip, after frostnip and frostnipped
early 17th century; earliest use found in John Pory (bap. 1572, d. ?1636), writer and colonial administrator. From frost + nip.

Definition of frostnip in US English:

frostnip

nounˈfrɒs(t)nɪp

Originally: †extremely cold air or wind; an instance of this (obsolete). In later use: frostbite, specifically in a less severe form affecting only the superficial layers of the skin.

verbˈfrɒs(t)nɪp

with object To injure or damage by frost or extreme cold (frequently in figurative contexts and figurative); specifically to affect with frostnip. Frequently in pass. Compare "frostbite".

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Owles Almanacke. From frost + nip, after frostnip and frostnipped<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in John Pory (bap. 1572, d. ?1636), writer and colonial administrator. From frost + nip.

单词	frostnip
释义	Definition of frostnip in English: frostnip noun ˈfrɒs(t)nɪp Originally: †extremely cold air or wind; an instance of this (obsolete). In later use: frostbite, specifically in a less severe form affecting only the superficial layers of the skin. verb ˈfrɒs(t)nɪp with object To injure or damage by frost or extreme cold (frequently in figurative contexts and figurative); specifically to affect with frostnip. Frequently in pass. Compare "frostbite". Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Owles Almanacke. From frost + nip, after frostnip and frostnipped early 17th century; earliest use found in John Pory (bap. 1572, d. ?1636), writer and colonial administrator. From frost + nip. Definition of frostnip in US English: frostnip nounˈfrɒs(t)nɪp Originally: †extremely cold air or wind; an instance of this (obsolete). In later use: frostbite, specifically in a less severe form affecting only the superficial layers of the skin. verbˈfrɒs(t)nɪp with object To injure or damage by frost or extreme cold (frequently in figurative contexts and figurative); specifically to affect with frostnip. Frequently in pass. Compare "frostbite". Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Owles Almanacke. From frost + nip, after frostnip and frostnipped<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in John Pory (bap. 1572, d. ?1636), writer and colonial administrator. From frost + nip.
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