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silver thaw

silver thaw

noun

  1. a freezing rainstorm
  2. See glitter
    another name for glitter

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Word History and Origins

Origin of silver thaw1

First recorded in 1760–70

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Example Sentences

Best of all they enjoy the famous silver thaw of Newfoundland, perhaps the most beautiful sight in all the world.

The Newfoundlanders of modern times know it well by the name of a “silver thaw.”

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