Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗adj
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action. · Full of spirit of life; effervescing. · Sparkling; fizzy. · Stimulating or invigorating.
verb
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryTo make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
Uncertain; probably a collateral form of brusque, but compare Irish briosc, Scottish Gaelic brisg, Welsh brys.
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