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Brisky

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Somewhat brisk; lively; energetic. rare

    "Flute: Most radiant Pyramus, most lily-white of hue, Of colour like the red rose on triumphant brier, Most brisky juvenal and eke most lovely Jew, As true as truest horse that yet would never tire"

Noun
  1. 1
    A britchka, a type of horse-drawn carriage. nonstandard, possibly, rare

    "Och! and wouldn't it be a blessed thing for your spirrits if ye cud lay your two peepers jist, upon Sir Pathrick O'Grandison, Barronitt, when he is all riddy drissed for the hopperer, or stipping into the Brisky for the drive into the Hyde Park."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From brisk + -y.

Etymology 2

From brisk + -y.

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