Main Entry: ¹chill

Pronunciation: \ˈchil\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English chile chill, frost, from Old English ciele; akin to Old English ceald cold

Date: before 12th century

1 a : a sensation of cold accompanied by shivering b : a disagreeable sensation of coldness
2 : a moderate but disagreeable degree of cold
3 : a check to enthusiasm or warmth of feeling <felt the chill of his opponent's stare>