apricity

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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?"
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