Freshes

Freshes
Fresh Fresh, n.; pl. {Freshes}. 1. A stream or spring of fresh water. [1913 Webster]

He shall drink naught but brine; for I'll not show him Where the quick freshes are. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. A flood; a freshet. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. [1913 Webster]

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. --Beverly. [1913 Webster]


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