Refresh (r?fr?sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Refreshed (-fr?sht); p. pr. & vb. n. Refreshing.] [OE. refreshen, refreschen, OF. refreschir (cf. OF. rafraischir, rafreschir, F. rafra&unr_;chir); pref. re- re- + fres fresh. F. frais. See Fresh, a.] 1. To make fresh again; to restore strength, spirit, animation, or the like, to; to relieve from fatigue or depression; to reinvigorate; to enliven anew; to reanimate; as, sleep refreshes the body and the mind. Chaucer.[1913 Webster]
Foer they have refreshed my spirit and yours.
And labor shall refresh itself with hope.
2. To make as if new; to repair; to restore.[1913 Webster]
The rest refresh the scaly snakes that fol&unr_;The shield of Pallas, and renew their gold.
To refresh the memory, to quicken or strengthen it, as by a reference, review, memorandum, or suggestion.[1913 Webster]
Syn. -- To cool; refrigerate; invigorate; revive; reanimate; renovate; renew; restore; recreate; enliven; cheer.[1913 Webster]
Refresh, n. The act of refreshing. [Obs.] Daniel.[1913 Webster]