n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' fek-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English refeccioun, from Anglo-French refectiun, from Latin refection-, refectio, from reficere to restore, from re- + facere to make ― more at DO
Date: 14th century
1 : refreshment of mind, spirit, or body especially : NOURISHMENT
2 a : the taking of refreshment b : food and drink together : REPAST