n. See Chili. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. A state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A moderate degree of coldness; disagreeable coldness or rawness; as, the chilliness of the air. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Formality; lack of warmth. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Making chilly or cold; depressing; discouraging; cold; distant; as, a chilling breeze; a chilling manner.
-- Chill"ing"ly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]