Defn: Pertaining to, or caused by, a blow; sudden; abrupt. [R.] H.
Bushnell.
ICTUS
Ic"tus, n. Etym: [L., fr. icere, ictum, to strike.]
1. (Pros.)
Defn: The stress of voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf.
Arsis.
2. (Med.)
Defn: A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc.
ICY
I"cy, a. [Compar. Icier; superl. Iciest.] Etym: [AS. isig. See Ice.]
1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. "Icy chains." Shak. "Icy region." Boyle. "Icy seas." Pope.
2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold. Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley.
ICY-PEARLED
I"cy-pearl`ed, a.