FRISSON


Meaning of FRISSON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ frē-ˈsōⁿ ]

noun

( plural frissons -ˈsōⁿ(z))

Etymology: French, shiver, from Old French friçon, from Late Latin friction-, frictio, from Latin, literally, friction (taken in Late Latin as derivative of frigēre to be cold)

Date: 1777

: a brief moment of emotional excitement : shudder , thrill

produce a genuine frisson of disquiet — Patricia Craig

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