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Frisk , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Frisked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Frisking.]

To leap, skip, dance, or gambol, in fronc and gayety.

The frisking satyrs on the summits danced.
Addison.


Frisk , a. A frolic; a fit of wanton gayety; a gambol: a little playful skip or leap. Johnson.


Frisk (?), a. [OF. frieque, cf. OHG. frise lively, brisk, fresh, Dan. & Sw. frisk, Icel. friskr. See Fresh, a.]

Lively; brisk; frolicsome; frisky. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.



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