silver frost

noun

1. glaze ( def 17 ).

silver frost

noun

1. another name for glaze ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver frost¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

But the dominant note was given to his appearance by the thick white beard which seemed to be touched with a light silver frost.

From Project Gutenberg

His great body, shining like blue satin with a silver frost upon it, gave and lifted with every step.

From Project Gutenberg

His advance was very quiet; but for the silver frost upon his head, he might have been one to the shadows of the wood.

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