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fresh

/fɹɛʃ/ noun C2
  1. A rush of water, along a river or onto the land; a flood.
  2. A stream or spring of fresh water.
  3. The mingling of fresh water with salt in rivers or bays, as by means of a flood of fresh water flowing toward or into the sea.

Plural freshes

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Except the knowledge of blazons, that enables me to decipher them, I am very ignorant of heraldry—I, a count of a fresh creation, fabricated in Tuscany by the aid of a commandery of St.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 437 · C1
The Scarecrow stuffed himself with fresh straw and Dorothy put new paint on his eyes that he might see better.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 76 · B2
So, the Lion being fully refreshed, and feeling quite himself again, they all started upon the journey, greatly enjoying the walk through the soft, fresh grass; and it was not long before they reached the road of yellow brick and turned again toward the Emerald City where the Great Oz dwelt.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 57 · B2
They carried the sleeping girl to a pretty spot beside the river, far enough from the poppy field to prevent her breathing any more of the poison of the flowers, and here they laid her gently on the soft grass and waited for the fresh breeze to waken her.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 51 · B2

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