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Definition: COLD CHILL

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. An ague fit. --Wright.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Extended Definition: COLD CHILL

Cold chill


A cold chill is an involuntary shaking similar to shivering. Unlike shivering however, it is not caused by temperature, menopause or anxiety but rather is an emotionally triggered response when one is deeply affected to things such as music [1], speech [2] or recollection.

See also

  • Goose bumps

References

  1. David Huron. Biological Templates for Musical Experience: From Fear to Pleasure. Abstract
  2. The French word frisson. Definition

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Cold chill". Image Credit.
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