THAW

v. n.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; -- said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws.

2.
v.

To become so warm as to melt ice and snow; -- said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally.

3.
v.

Fig.: To grow gentle or genial.

4.
v.

To cause (frozen things, as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

5.
n.

The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost; also, a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed. Dryden.

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