refect

verb

re·​fect ri-ˈfekt How to pronounce refect (audio)
refected; refecting; refects

transitive verb

archaic
: to refresh with food or drink

Word History

Etymology

Latin refectus, past participle of reficere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of refect was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Refect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refect. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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