English Dictionary: Icy | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Icy \I"cy\, a. [Compar. {Icier}; superl. {Iciest}.] [AS. [c6]sig. See {Ice}.] 1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. [bd]Icy chains.[b8] --Shak. [bd]Icy region.[b8] --Boyle. [bd]Icy seas.[b8] --Pope. 2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold. Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. --Motley. |