v. t.
Painters, when they work on white grounds, place before them colors mixed with blue and green, to recreate their eyes, white wearying . . . the sight more than any. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
St. John, who recreated himself with sporting with a tame partridge. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
These ripe fruits recreate the nostrils with their aromatic scent. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To take recreation. L. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. récréation, L. recreatio. ] The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. récréatif. See Recreate. ] Tending to recreate or refresh; recreating; giving new vigor or animation; reinvigorating; giving relief after labor or pain; amusing; diverting. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let the music of them be recreative. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
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