refreshment

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Recorded since 1665; either directly or via refreschement from Old French refrescher (12th century; modern rafraîchir), itself from re- "again" + fresche "fresh" (Modern French frais; from a Germanic source, cognate with O.H.G. frisc, modern German frisch, Dutch fris etc.)

[edit] Noun

Singular
refreshment

Plural
refreshments

refreshment (plural refreshments)

  1. The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
  2. A light snack or fresh drink without alcohol.

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[edit] Translations

The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour
A light snack or drink
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