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Frisk

Frĭsk, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [imp. & p. p. FRISKED (frĭskt); p. pr. & vb. n. FRISKING.] [From the adjective. See infra.] To leap, skip, dance, or gambol, in frolic and gayety.

The frisking satyrs on the summits danced. Addison.

In vain to frisk or climb he tries. Swift.

Frĭsk, a.

adjective

a. [O. Fr. frisque, from O. H. Ger. frisc; Dan. & Sw. frisk, Icel. friskr, N. H. Ger. frisch, fresh, brisk, gay. See FRESH.] Lively; brisk; blithe; frisky. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.

Frĭsk, n.

noun

A frolic; a fit of wanton gayety. Johnson.