(1):
(v. i.) To grow fresh; to lose saltness.
(2):
(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.
(3):
(v. t.) To make fresh; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients; to make less salt; as, to freshen water, fish, or flesh.
(4):
(v. t.) To refresh; to revive.
(5):
(v. i.) To grow brisk or strong; as, the wind freshens.