Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FRESH'NESS
FRESH'NESS, n.
- Newness; vigor; spirit; the contrary to vapidness; as, the freshness of liquors or odors.
- Vigor; liveliness; the contrary to a faded state; as, the freshness of plants or of green fields.
- Newness of strength; renewed vigor; opposed to weariness or fatigue. The Scots had the advantage both for number and freshness of men. Hayward.
- Coolness; invigorating quality or state. And breathe the freshness of the open air. Dryden.
- Color of youth and health; ruddiness. Her cheeks their freshness lose and wonted grace. Granville.
- Freedom from saltiness; as, the freshness of water or flesh.
- A newer recent state or quality; rawness.
- Briskness, as of wind.
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