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refain
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Term: refain
noun
(sense 1) A refrain or a repeated phrase in a poem, song, or speech.
(sense 2) A restriction or limitation.
(sense 3) Local term meaning to refuse or decline an invitation.
(sense 4) Popular term used as an abbreviation for "refrigerator rain", referring to the phenomenon of water droplets forming on the outside of a cold beverage container due to the humidity in the air.
Sample Sentences:
Sense 1: The catchy refain of the song left the audience humming along.
Sense 2: There is no refain on the number of tickets one can book.
Sense 3: He had to politely refain from attending the party due to prior commitments.
Sense 4: Don't be surprised if you find some refain on your drink during the hot summer months.