■ noun
1》 a deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.
2》 a period of cold weather when ~ forms.
■ verb
1》 cover or be covered with or as if with ~; freeze.
2》 N. Amer. decorate with icing.
Phrases
degrees of ~ Brit. degrees below freezing point.
Derivatives
~less adjective
Origin
OE ~ , forst , of Gmc origin; related to freeze .