Con‐geal″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Congealed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Congealing.] [F. congeler, L. congelare, -gelatumn; con- + gelare to freeze, gelu frost. See Gelid.] 1. To change from a fluid to a solid state by cold; to freeze.
A vapory deluge lies to snow congealed.
Thomson.
2. To affect as if by freezing; to check the flow of, or cause to run cold; to chill.
As if with horror to congeal his blood.
Stirling.