Refrain

re-fran', n. The burden of a song; a portion of a song or poem recurring at the end of each stanza or division; a musical repetition. [F.; Proven, refranhs, a refrain, Sp. re/ran, a proverb frequently repeated, L. refringere, to pull back, repeat.] Refrangible. See under Refract. Refresh, re-fresh', [-freshed (-freshf), -freshing.] To make fresh again, restore strength, spirit, animation, etc., to; to cool, invigorate, revive, renew, cheer; to renovate, retouch. TOF. refreschir; frez (fem. fresche) = OUG. /rise = E. fresh.] — Refre'sh'- er, n. — Refresh 'ment, n. Act of, or state of being, etc.; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveline ; that which refreshes; esp., food taken for the sake of fresh strength; rest; repose; quiet; peace; sympathy, etc. [Qt.refreschi ement.]