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refreshment(dictionary)

refreshment (iou)



refreshment noun. LME.
[Old French refreschement, from refrescher: see REFRESH verb, -MENT.]
The action of refreshing a person or thing physically, mentally, or spiritually; the fact of being thus refreshed. Also, something refreshing in this way; a means of restoring strength or vigour. LME.
W. Golding Even the air..from the sea was hot and held no refreshment.
b. spec. A light snack or drink. Usu. in pl. M17.
refreshment bar, refreshment stall, refreshment stand, etc.
G. Daly Georgie could offer few refreshments, mostly tea and cakes.
In pl. Fresh supplies of people or provisions. L15-E19.
Comb.: Refreshment Sunday the fourth Sunday in Lent.