Definition of frost

The word "frost" originated from the Old English word "frost," which meant "iced water" or "ice beside water." This term came from the Germanic root *fr thrustaR, which meant "frozen." In Old English, the word was spelled "frost," but it was pronounced as "frosta." As English evolved over time, the spelling of the word changed, with an initial "f" added in the Middle English period. By the Middle English time (1100-1500), the spelling was "frost." In Old English, the word was used to describe the icing that formed on riverbanks and other surfaces during winter. It was often associated with the word "ice" (ice according to OED), which referred to the solid form of water. The word "frost" was also linked to activities such as river skating, which became popular during winter when the cold weather led to the formation of ice and frost. Over time, the word came to describe the general frosty and icy condition of the environment during winter. In modern English, the meaning of the word "frost" has not changed much since Old English times. It still refers to the icing that forms on surfaces as a result of cold temperatures, and it's commonly used to describe the conditions that prevail during winter.