Frosty
/ˈfrɒs.ti/noun
Characterized by frost; cold in temperature.
Did you know?The term 'frost' is etymologically connected to ancient words for 'to freeze' and has roots in the chilling concept of death in many cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷr̥eh₁-
“to freeze or be cold, associated with death and winter.”
Old English
Old English
forst
“frost, coldness; often linked to harsh winters.”
Middle English
Middle English
frost
“frost, icy condition; retained the cold connotation.”
Modern English
English
frosty
“having frost; metaphorically indicating coldness or chill.”