Hypertext Webster Gateway: "refreshment"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Refreshment \Re*fresh"ment\ (-ment), n. [CF. OF.
refreschissement, F. rafra[^i]chissement.]
1. The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed;
restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness;
relief after suffering; new life or animation after
depression.
2. That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation;
especially, an article of food or drink.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
refreshment
n 1: snacks and drinks served as a light meal
2: act of refreshing or renewing strength or liveliness
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