rose cold
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rose cold
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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This time while he was there, it was like sitting on a beach enjoying the sun while the tide rose cold around his ankles.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
It sank in sobs of melting compassion; it implored pity and sympathy in words of thrilling entreaty; and then it rose, cold and calm, in sounds of withering derision and implacable hate.
From Trifles for the Christmas Holidays by Armstrong, H. S.
This is often called "spring catarrh" or "rose cold" and seems often to be associated with the pollen of flowers.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Out of the ocean of cloud, the great peaks of Hood and St. Helens rose, cold and white, like icebergs on an Arctic sea.
From The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce by Lyman, William Denison
We rose cold and cramped at daylight, and without waiting to make ready any coffee, saddled our beasts and rode away.
From The Naturalist in Nicaragua by Belt, Thomas
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