I. ˈärk-tik, ˈär-tik adjective
Etymology: Middle English artik, from Latin arcticus, from Greek arktikos, from arktos bear, Ursa Major, north; akin to Latin ursus bear, Sanskrit ṛkṣa
Date: 14th century
1. often capitalized : of, or relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region near it
arctic waters
arctic animals
arctic clothing
2.
a. : bitter cold : frigid
arctic air
b. : cold in temper or mood
an arctic smile
• arc·ti·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb
II. ˈär-tik, ˈärk-tik noun
Date: 1867
: a rubber overshoe reaching to the ankle or above