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refreshen

[ ri-fresh-uhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become fresh again; refresh.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of refreshen1

First recorded in 1775–85; re- + freshen
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Example Sentences

There's nothin' so refreshen' as sleep, sir, as the servant girl said afore she drank the egg-cupful of laudanum.'

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

Then remove the iron and sponge cloths, then slap with the back of the brush to refreshen and brighten the cloth or garment.

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

You've been out too long, perhaps; but your tea will refreshen you.

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