refreshen

[ ri-fresh-uhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become fresh again; refresh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of refreshen¹

First recorded in 1775–85; re- + freshen

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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