bittercoldとは 意味・読み方・使い方

引用

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語源

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.

形容詞

bitter cold (comparative more bitter cold, superlative most bitter cold)

1. Of an environment, very cold and unpleasant.