The Meaning of Cold

Having little or no warmth. Not affectionate, cordial or friendly. Lacking in passion, emotion, enthusiasm. Chilled. With complete competence, thoroughness, or certainty, as in he learned his speech cold. It’s a complicated word. Four little letters with a multitude of meanings.

In my book, Cold Case in Ellyson, the word “cold” has a double meaning…cold case, as in an unsolved mystery and cold case, as in a person without warmth or compassion. Florida in February, and it’s been quite cold.