Present participle of 'brisken'; the act of making something brisk or becoming more lively and quick.
The present participle form of 'brisken,' created by adding '-ing' to the verb stem, which creates a noun or verb form indicating ongoing action.
The '-ing' form is one of English's most flexible grammatical tools—it can be a verb (they are briskening the pace), a noun (the briskening of trade), or an adjective (a briskening wind).
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