prechill

chill

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Definitions of prechill word

noun prechill coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness: the chill of evening. 1
noun prechill a sensation of cold, usually with shivering: She felt a slight chill from the open window. 1
noun prechill a feeling of sudden fear, anxiety, or alarm. 1
noun prechill sudden coldness of the body, as during the cold stage of an ague: fevers and chills. 1
noun prechill a depressing influence or sensation: His presence cast a chill over everyone. 1
noun prechill lack of warmth of feeling; unfriendliness; coolness. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English chile, Old English ci(e)le, cele coolness; akin to gelid, cool, cold

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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