Icier

Icier
Icy I"cy, a. [Compar. {Icier}; superl. {Iciest}.] [AS. [=i]sig. See {Ice}.] 1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. ``Icy chains.'' --Shak. ``Icy region.'' --Boyle. ``Icy seas.'' --Pope. [1913 Webster]

2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold. [1913 Webster]

Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. --Motley. [1913 Webster]


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