First Known Use: 1777
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frisson
noun fris·son \frē-ˈsōⁿ\
: a sudden strong feeling or emotion
plural frissons \-ˈsōⁿ(z)\
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Origin of FRISSON
French, shiver, from Old French friçon, from Late Latin friction-, frictio, from Latin, literally, friction (taken in Late Latin as derivative of frigēre to be cold)
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- Synonyms
- bang, boot, charge, exhilaration, thrill, jollies, kick, rush, titillation, wallop
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