I"cy (?), a. [Compar.
Icier (?); superl. Iciest.] [AS.
īsig. 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.