adj., adv., & n.
--adj.
1. newly made or obtained (fresh sandwiches).
2 a other, different; not previously known or used (start a fresh page; we need fresh ideas). b additional (fresh supplies).
3 (foll. by from) lately arrived from (a specified place or situation).
4 not stale or musty or faded (fresh flowers; fresh memories).
5 (of food) not preserved by salting, tinning, freezing, etc.
6 not salty (fresh water).
7 a pure, untainted, refreshing, invigorating (fresh air). b bright and pure in colour (a fresh complexion).
8 (of the wind) brisk; of fair strength.
9 alert, vigorous, fit (never felt fresher).
10 colloq. a cheeky, presumptuous. b amorously impudent.
11 young and inexperienced.
--adv. newly, recently (esp. in comb. : fresh-baked; fresh-cut).
--n. the fresh part of the day, year, etc. (in the fresh of the morning).
Derivatives:
freshly adv. freshness n.
Etymology: ME f. OF freis fresche ult. f. Gmc