1. (v. t.) To make fresh; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients; to make less salt; as, to freshen water, fish, or flesh.

2. (v. t.) To refresh; to revive.

3. (v. t.) To relieve, as a rope, by change of place where friction wears it; or to renew, as the material used to prevent chafing; as, to freshen a hawse.

4. (v. i.) To grow fresh; to lose saltiness.

5. (v. i.) To grow brisk or strong; as, the wind freshens.

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