Definition of freezing

The word "freezing" originates from the Old English word "freosan," meaning "to freeze." This word is believed to have come from the Proto-Germanic word "frusjan," which also meant "to freeze." The word "freeze" itself has Indo-European roots, stemming from the Proto-Indo-European word "greus," meaning "to freeze, congeal." Interestingly, the concept of "freezing" was likely first understood in the context of water turning to ice. Over time, the word evolved to encompass other things becoming solid due to extreme cold, including the sensation of being extremely cold.