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Icy \I"cy\, a. [Compar. {Icier}; superl. {Iciest}.] [AS.
[imac]sig. See {Ice}.]
1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold;
frosty. "Icy chains." --Shak. "Icy region." --Boyle. "Icy
seas." --Pope.
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2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.;
chilling; frigid; cold.
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Icy was the deportment with which Philip received
these demonstrations of affection. --Motley.
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