Note: [See Illust. of Beef.]
BRISKLY
Brisk"ly, adv.
Defn: In a brisk manner; nimbly.
BRISKNESS
Brisk"ness, n.
Defn: Liveliness; vigor in action; quickness; gayety; vivacity; effervescence.
BRISTLE
Bris"tle, n. Etym: [OE. bristel, brustel, AS. bristl, byrst; akin to
D. borstel, OHG. burst, G. borste, Icel. burst, Sw. borst, and to
Skr. bh edge, point, and prob, L. fastigium extremity, Gr. brush,
burr, perh. to brad. sq. root96.]
1. A short, stiff, coarse hair, as on the back of swine.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A stiff, sharp, roundish hair. Gray.
BRISTLE
Bris"tle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bristled; p. pr. & vb. n. Bristling.]