late 14c., "act or fact of refreshing," originally mental and spiritual, from Old French refreschement (Modern French rafraîchissement, from refreschier (see refresh). Refreshments, of food and drink only, from 1660s.
time for rest and refreshment by the pool
refrain
reframe
refrangible
refresh
refreshing
refreshment
refrigerant
refrigerate
refrigeration
refrigerator
refry