hoarfrosted
|hoar-frost-ed|
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/ˈhɔrˌfrɔstɪd/
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/ˈhɔːˌfrɒstɪd/
(hoarfrost)
frost-covered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hoarfrost' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hārfrōst', where 'hār' meant 'gray, venerable' and 'frōst' meant 'frost'.
Historical Evolution
'hārfrōst' transformed into the Middle English word 'hoor frost', and eventually became the modern English word 'hoarfrost'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gray frost', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'white frost formed by freezing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
covered with hoarfrost, a white frost formed by the freezing of dew or vapor.
The trees were hoarfrosted, glistening in the morning sun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45