chilled
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B2
/tʃɪld/
(chill)
coldness or relaxation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chill' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ciele', where 'ciele' meant 'cold'.
Historical Evolution
'ciele' transformed into the Middle English word 'chille', and eventually became the modern English word 'chill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cold', but over time it evolved to also mean 'relaxed or calm'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'chill'.
She chilled the wine before serving it.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41