FRESH'NESS, n. 1. Newness; vigor; spirit; the contrary to vapidness; as the freshness of liquors or odors.2. Vigor; liveliness; the contrary to a faded state; as the freshness of plants or of green fields.3. Newness of strength; renewed vigor; opposed to weariness or fatigue.The Scots had the advantage both for number and freshness of men.4. Coolness; invigorating quality or state.And breathe the freshness of the open air.5. Color of youth and health; ruddiness.Her cheeks their freshness lose and wonted grace.6. Freedom from saltiness; as the freshness of water or flesh.7. A new or recent state or quality; rawness.8. Briskness, as of wind.
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