Archaic spelling of cold.

(of a thing) Having a low temperature. / (of the weather) Causing the air to be cold. / (of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.

A condition of low temperature. / (with 'the', figuratively) A harsh place; a place of abandonment.

At a low temperature. / Without preparation. / (slang, informal, dated) In a cold, frank, or realistically honest manner.

The relative lack of heat. / The sensation resulting from exposure to low temperatures. / Limited enthusiasm or affection; coolness. / (physics) The reciprocal of absolute temperature.

plural of cold

plural of coldness

A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided.

(idiomatic) A short and sudden period of cold weather.

The technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.