I. ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt transitive verb
( frost·bit -ˌbit ; frost·bit·ten -ˌbi-t ə n ; frost·bit·ing -ˌbī-tiŋ)
Date: 1593
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
II. noun
Date: 1813
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands) ; also : the damage to tissues caused by freezing — compare frostnip
III. adjective
Date: 1941
: done in cold weather
frostbite sailing
also : of or relating to cold-weather sailing
frostbite sailors