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Webster 1913 Edition


Icy

I′cy

,
Adj.
[
Com
par.
Icier
;
sup
erl.
Iciest
.]
[AS.
īsig
. See
Ice
.]
1.
Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty.
Icy chains.”
Shak.
Icy region.”
Boyle.
Icy seas.”
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Icy

I'CY

,
Adj.
[from ice.] Abounding with ice; as the icy regions of the north.
1.
Cold; frosty; as icy chains.
2.
Made of ice.
3.
Resembling ice; chilling.
Religion lays not an icy hand on the true joys of life.
4.
Cold; frigid; destitute of affection or passion.
5.
Indifferent; unaffected; backward.

Definition 2024


Icy

Icy

See also: icy

English

Proper noun

Icy

  1. A female given name

icy

icy

See also: Icy

English

Adjective

icy (comparative icier, superlative iciest)

  1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.
  2. Covered with ice, wholly or partially.
  3. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold.

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Translations

References

  • icy in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • icy in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Middle French

Adverb

icy

  1. here

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