Frostbite — Defs

01 n. The freezing, or effect of a freezing, of some part of the body, as the ears, fingers, toes, or nose. Severe frostbite can lead to the los…

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The freezing, or effect of a freezing, of some part of the body, as the ears, fingers, toes, or nose. Severe frostbite can lead to the loss of fingers or toes.

02 v. t. To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.

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To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.
“My wife up and with Mrs. Pen to walk in the fields to frostbite themselves.” — Pepys.