noun.
The state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeablesensation of coldness.
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noun.
the property of being moderately cold
noun.
a lack of affection or enthusiasm
Word Usage
"It seldom causes chilliness, which is frequently a disturbing symptom, especially in fevers of a low type, and even, when the temperature is alarmingly high, causing the patient to dread the employment of sponging with cool or tepid water."