wintry

English

/ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/, /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/

adj
Definitions
  • Suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy.
  • Of precipitation, containing sleet or snow.
  • Aged, white-haired.
  • Chilling, cheerless.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English wintrig suffix from English winter.

Origin

English

winter

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