v.tr.
1. a (of food, rest, amusement, etc.) give fresh spirit or vigour to. b (esp. refl.) revive with food, rest, etc. (refreshed myself with a short sleep).
2 revive or stimulate (the memory), esp. by consulting the source of one's information.
3 make cool.
Etymology: ME f. OF refreschi(e)r f. fres fresche FRESH