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bechill

verb

Etymology

From be- (“on, upon, over, all over”) + chill.

  1. derived from *gel-✻ — “to be cold”
  2. inherited from *kaliz✻
  3. inherited from *kali✻
  4. inherited from ċiele
  5. inherited from chele
  6. prefixed as bechill — “be + chill”

Definitions

  1. To effect a chill upon

    To effect a chill upon; give a chill to; chill all over; make chilly.

    • The god, in fine, of every savage tribe. And as he stood, a thrill of dread instinct, As from a serpent coiled, bechilled the whole Assembly.
    • What brings the tears to other eyes But freezes them in mine, And what bechills another heart Fans into flame my own.

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