Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
BRISKER
Adjective
brisker
comparative form of brisk
Source: Wiktionary
BRISK
Brisk, a. Etym: [Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.]
1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick. Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile. Shak. Brick toil alternating with ready ease. Wordworth.
2. Full of spirit of life; effervescas, brick cider.
Syn.
– Active; lively; agile; alert; nimble; quick; sprightly; vivacious; gay; spirited; animated.
Brisk, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Bricked; p. pr. & vb. n. Bricking.]
Definition: To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; -- usually with up.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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