fresh

FRESH, adjective [Eng. rush, which gives the radical sense, though it may not be the same word.] 1. Moving with celerity; brisk; strong; somewhat vehement; as a fresh breeze; fresh wind; the primary sense. 2. Having the color and appearance of young thrifty plants; lively; not impaired or faded; as when we say, the fields look fresh and green. 3. Having the appearance of a healthy youth; florid; ruddy; as a fresh-colored young man. 4. New; recently grown; as fresh vegetables. 5. New; recently made or obtained. We have a fresh supply of goods from the manufactory, or from India; fresh tea; fresh raisins. 6. Not impaired by time; not forgotten or obliterated. The story is fresh in my mind; the ideas are fresh in my recollection. 7. Not salt; as fresh water; fresh meat. 8. Recently from the well or spring; pure and cool; not warm or vapid. Bring a glass of fresh water. 9. In a state like that of recent growth or recentness; as, to preserve flowers and fruit fresh FRESH as April, sweet as May. 10. Repaired from loss or diminution; having new vigor. He rose fresh for the combat. 11. New; that has lately come or arrived; as fresh news; fresh dispatches. 12. Sweet; in a good state; not stale. 13. Unpracticed; unused; not before employed; as a fresh hand on board of a ship. 14. Moderately rapid; as, the ship makes fresh way. FRESH, noun A freshet.