▪ I. ˈfrost-ˌnip, n. rare—1.
= frost-bite n.
| 1869 Blackmore Lorna D. xli, Two of his toes had been lost by frost-nip. |
▪ II. ˈfrost-ˌnip, v. rare—1.
trans. To nip or injure with frost. Cf. frost-bite v.
| 1642 Fuller Holy & Prof. St. iv. i. 241 They..will not so much as frostnip their souls with a cold thought of want hereafter. |