chillth

noun
/t͡ʃɪlθ/

Etymology

From chill + -th (abstract nominal suffix).

  1. derived from *gel- — “to be cold
  2. inherited from *kaliz
  3. inherited from *kali
  4. inherited from ċiele
  5. inherited from chele
  6. suffixed as chillth — “chill + -th

Definitions

  1. Chilliness, especially of the atmosphere

    Chilliness, especially of the atmosphere; cold.

    • During the past season in London, I note that umbrage was taken by the English smartees at the “chilth” with which they were treated by the American women of title who have rigorously excluded them from their entertainments.
    • But there is cold and cold. The Salisbury Plains type is of the "and cold" variety! It steals in through the tent flaps with a "chilth” that damply clings.
    • […] and bring cheer and chillth to your parched guests. Lawn lollers as well as the strenuous tennis crowd react favorably to the clink of ice against glass, especially when they don't have to bestir themselves in the attainment thereof.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA