apricity

English

Etymology

From the Latin aprīcitās, noun of quality from aprīcus (“warmed by the sun”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈpɹɪsɪti/

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Noun

apricity (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) The light or warmth of the Sun.
   • 1626, H. C. Gent, The English Dictionarie, London: Isaac Iaggard:

     Apricity, the warmenes of the Sunne in Winter."

   • 1749, Nathan Bailey, An universal etymological English dictionary, London:

     APRICITY [Apricitas, L.] Warmth in the Sun, Sun-ſhine. L."

   • 1856, George Raymond, Drafts for Acceptance, London:

     In the midst of this suspense the lady's maid entered. An apricity seemed to illume her countenance. "Well, Frances, have you found it?"

Related terms

• apricate
• aprication