Word of the Day: Frisson

By Fabian on Mon Apr 25 2005 11:02 am | Word of the Day | Leave a Comment 

Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Old French fricons, pl. of fricon, a trembling, from Vulgar Latin *frīctiō, *frīctiōn-, from Latin frīgēre, to be cold
Date: Unknown
Definition: A moment of intense excitement; a shudder or thrill: The story’s ending arouses a frisson of terror.

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