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(), 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; effervescng, 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. スポンサード リンク
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