Cold

(1) Acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the air pa ages, especially especially when caused by exposure to cold. (2) (2) Chilling of the body followed by neuralgia, rheumatism, suppre ion of the menses, or any acute inflammatory disease. Colden, CAD WALL A DER, 1688-1776. First Surveyor-Gen. of N. Y. 1719; Lieut.-Gov. 1761-75.