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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Refres(c)hfulnesse, n. [f. Refres(c)hful(l,adj.] The fact of being spiritually or mentally refreshed. — a1658 Durham Clavis Cantici 110/1.
This expression implyes an exceeding great refreshfulnesse and contentednesse, which Christ Jesus doth yeeld to a believer
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