Frost

[A.S. forst, Ger. frost, respectively from freosan and frieren, to freeze.] The act of freezing; congelation of water or other fluid. "A killing frost." ( Shaks.)Frozen dew; hoar-frost. That state or temperature of the atmosphere which oссаsions the congelation of water; severely cold weather. IMG:content-0265.jpg:[blocks in formation] -The appearance of plants sparkling with icy crystals. "Behold the groves that shine with silver frost ."- Pope . -v. a. To cover with anything resembling hoar-frost. Frost-bearer, n. ( Physics .) An instrument to exhibit the freezing of water in a vacuum.