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Meaning of chillth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/t͡ʃɪlθ/

Definitions

Chilliness, especially of the atmosphere; cold.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“During the past season in London, I note that umbrage was taken by the English smartees at the “chilth” with which they were treated by the American women of title who have rigorously excluded them from their entertainments.”
“But there is cold and cold. The Salisbury Plains type is of the "and cold" variety! It steals in through the tent flaps with a "chilth” that damply clings.”
“[…] and bring cheer and chillth to your parched guests. Lawn lollers as well as the strenuous tennis crowd react favorably to the clink of ice against glass, especially when they don't have to bestir themselves in the attainment thereof.”
“This coat is lined with black nutria, to ward off the chillth. Then comes Canadian beaver dyed bright gold, in a coat with wide horizontal bands and pockets at the side front.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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