Briskened

/ˈbrɪskənd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'brisken'; made brisk or more lively and energetic.

Etymology

Past tense of 'brisken,' formed by adding '-ed' to the verb stem. The '-ed' suffix is the standard English marker for past tense of regular verbs.

Kelly Says

This word is pretty rare in modern English—you're more likely to see people say 'quickened' or 'sped up,' showing how some verb forms fade from common use while their roots stay alive in other words.

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