CHILLNESS

Etymology

Noun

chillness (usually uncountable, plural chillnesses)

the state of being chilly

Source: Wiktionary


Chill"ness, n.

Definition: Coolness; coldness; a chill. Death is the chillness that precedes the dawn. Longfellow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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