snow-broth

[ snoh-brawth, -broth ]

noun

1. melted snow.
2. a mixture of snow and water.
3. ice-cold liquid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snow-broth¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

He did the honours by offering her some snow broth, which she declined.

From Project Gutenberg

And perhaps the seeming "snow-broth blood" of Angelo puts him upon affecting a more frisky circulation than he really has.

From Project Gutenberg