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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

Example Sentences

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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

Each morning, table, chair, Lamp, hearth, and shelf, I rearrange, refreshen, Put all to rights, Then leave him in possession.

From Behind the Arras A Book of the Unseen by Meteyard, Thomas Buford

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

From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel

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

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 Copeland, Vanness

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