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refreshen

American  
[ri-fresh-uhn] / rɪˈfrɛʃ ən /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become fresh again; refresh.


Etymology

Origin of refreshen

First recorded in 1775–85; re- + freshen


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“We’d love to read these fascinating pieces. Could you refreshen in this manner?” they wrote.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022

To refreshen their consoles, Sony and Microsoft each introduced new motion controllers that let users watch themselves play sports and dance on their TV screens.

From Reuters ● Jun. 3, 2011

He has endeavored to refreshen the colors by removing the dust that may have settled.

From Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 by James Barnes

The body, the mind, constantly strained to the highest exertion, without repose, and something to cheer, refreshen, and re-invigorate it, will speedily fall into disease and death.

From Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness by John Mather Austin

Remove the cloths and iron as before, slapping with the back of the brush, then brushing the nap to refreshen the cloth.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Vanness Copeland

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