I. ˈfresh adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French fresch, freis, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German frisc fresh; akin to Old English fersc fresh
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : having its original qualities unimpaired: as
(1) : full of or renewed in vigor : refreshed
rose fresh from a good night's sleep
(2) : not stale, sour, or decayed
fresh bread
(3) : not faded
the lessons remain fresh in her memory
(4) : not worn or rumpled
a fresh white shirt
b. : not altered by processing
fresh vegetables
2.
a. : not salt
b.
(1) : free from taint : pure
fresh air
(2) of wind : moderately strong
3.
a.
(1) : experienced, made, or received newly or anew
form fresh friendships
(2) : additional , another
a fresh start
b. : original , vivid
a fresh portrayal
c. : lacking experience : raw
d. : newly or just come or arrived
fresh from school
e. : having the milk flow recently established
a fresh cow
4.
[probably by folk etymology from German frech ]
: disposed to take liberties : impudent
don't get fresh with me
5. slang : fashionable , cool
Synonyms: see new
• fresh·ly adverb
• fresh·ness noun
II. adverb
Date: 14th century
: just recently : newly
we're fresh out of eggs
fresh caught fish
III. noun
Date: 1538
1. : an increased flow or rush (as of water) : freshet
2. archaic : a stream, spring, or pool of freshwater