Definition of Refresher

1. Noun. A fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day.


2. Noun. A drink that refreshes. "He stopped at the bar for a quick refresher"
Generic synonyms: Beverage, Drink, Drinkable, Potable
Derivative terms: Refresh

3. Noun. A course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments.
Exact synonyms: Refresher Course
Generic synonyms: Class, Course, Course Of Instruction, Course Of Study
Derivative terms: Refresh

Definition of Refresher

1. n. One who, or that which, refreshes.

Definition of Refresher

1. Noun. Something that refreshes. ¹

2. Noun. A review to refresh or renew knowledge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Refresher

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refresher

refreeze
refreezes
refreezing
refrein
refreins
refrenation
refrenations
refresh
refreshable
refreshaholic
refreshed
refreshen
refreshened
refreshening
refreshens
refresher (current term)
refresher course
refreshers
refreshes
refreshful
refreshfully
refreshing
refreshingly
refreshingness
refreshment
refreshments
refresht
refrication
refridgerator
refried

Literary usage of Refresher

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Weekly Reporter by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords, Great Britain. Privy Council, Great Britain. Supreme Court of Judicature (1893)
"In truth the question of refreshers does not arise in this case, as on the first day the case did not last five hours, and no question of refresher arises ..."

2. Selections from the Letters of Robert Southey by Robert Southey, John Wood Warter (1856)
"privately addressed to him ; and shall probably conclude by giving him a refresher in the brief preface to my " Colloquies." God bless you. ..."

3. An Analytical Digest of the Cases Published in the New Series of the Law by Francis Towers Streeten, Edward Alfred Hadley (1868)
"Term refresher fees will be allowed on the taxation of costs. Staate v. Staate, 80 Law J. Rep. (sS) Prob. M. & A. 214. When two separate motions were made ..."

4. Rapid Training of Recruits: A Practical Scheme by Maurice Viele Campbell (1917)
"Combined "refresher" Squad Drills.— These were taken at the conclusion of the morning and afternoon sessions, after the lectures, and were bound to be ..."

5. Reports of All the Cases Decided by All the Superior Courts Relating to by Edward William Cox, Great BRitain Magistrates' cases (1871)
"The fees paid to counsel were 300 guineas with the brief to the leader, with refresher fees of 50 guineas a day ; and to the junior counsel, ..."

6. A Tour in Canada and the United States of America: From the Diary of T. M by T. M. Shuttleworth (1884)
"... entered the bar—of course—had a slight refresher at a moderate price— just half the charge at New York—purchased a box of infamously bad cigarettes and ..."

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