Chillth

//t͡ʃɪlθ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Chilliness, especially of the atmosphere; cold. rare, uncountable

    "During the past season in London, I note that umbrage was taken by the English smartees at the “chilth” with which they were treated by the American women of title who have rigorously excluded them from their entertainments."

Example

More examples

"During the past season in London, I note that umbrage was taken by the English smartees at the “chilth” with which they were treated by the American women of title who have rigorously excluded them from their entertainments."

Etymology

From chill + -th (abstract nominal suffix).

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