a. [ L. frigidus, fr. frigere to be cold; prob. akin to Gr. &unr_; to shudder, or perh. to &unr_; cold. Cf. Frill. ]
Frigid zone,
‖n.;
n. [ L. frigiditas: cf. F. frigidité. ]
Ice is water congealed by the frigidity of the air. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a frigid manner; coldly; dully; without affection. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being frigid; want of heat, vigor, or affection; coldness; dullness.