FRIGIDITIES

Noun

frigidities

plural of frigidity

Source: Wiktionary


FRIGIDITY

Fri*gid"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. frigiditas: cf. F. frigidité.]

1. The condition or quality of being frigid; coldness; want of warmth. Ice is water congealed by the frigidity of the air. Sir T. Browne.

2. Want of ardor, animation, vivacity, etc.; coldness of affection or of manner; dullness; stiffness and formality; as, frigidity of a reception, of a bow, etc.

3. Want of heat or vigor; as, the frigidity of old age.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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