Etymology

freshet

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Today it means: A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw. Full definition →

Old French freschete
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  1. Old French · derived fromfreschete
  2. English todayfreshet

From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.

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