bitter cold

English

Alternative forms
  • bitterly cold (proscribed)

Etymology

Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 in "Hamlet," act 1, scene 1:

For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.

Phrase

bitter cold

  1. Very cold and unpleasant. (of an environment)
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