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.
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.
