Brisk (&?;), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Bricked (&?;); p. pr. & vb. n.
Bricking.]
To make
or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold
attitude; -- usually with
up.
Brisk (&?;), a. [Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.]
1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile.
Shak.
Brick toil alternating with ready ease.
Wordworth.
2. Full of spirit of life; effervesc&?;ng, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.
Syn. -- Active; lively; agile; alert; nimble; quick; sprightly; vivacious; gay; spirited; animated.
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