Past tense of 'brisk'; moved quickly and energetically, or made something more lively or active.
From 'brisk,' which comes from Scandinavian origins (Old Norse 'briskr' meaning quick and lively). The '-ed' suffix marks past tense in English.
The word 'brisk' has Nordic roots, which makes sense—you can almost hear the crisp Scandinavian climate in the sharp 'sk' sound at the end, like a quick gust of wind.
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