gelid

Etymology

First attested in 1630. From Latin gelidus (“cold”), from gelu (“frost”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA^(key): /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/

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Adjective

gelid (comparative more gelid, superlative most gelid)

1. Very cold; icy or frosty.
   • 1837 Thomas Carlyle, The French Revolution: A History

     Of Cassandra-Marat we have spoken often; yet the most surprising truth remains to be spoken: that he actually does not want sense; but, with croaking gelid throat, croaks out masses of the truth, on several things.

   • New Yorker. (Can we date this quote?)

     A man of gelid reserve.

   • 2005, Robert Jordan, Knife of Dreams:

     In the worst of summer the tower remained cool, yet the air seemed feverish and gelid when sisters of different Ajahs came too close.

Anagrams

• glide, lidge, liged

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪt

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Noun

gelid n (plural gelederen)

1. an organizational rank, especially a military rank

Noun

gelid n (plural geleden)

1. a joint, a point of articulation

Anagrams

• gilde, ledig