I am pained to hear of Dr. Johnson's illness; pray, give him my love and tell him that he ought to be less frisky if he hopes to keep his limbs sound.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
As the night grew later, the frogs hummed faster, but hum as fast as they would, they could not keep up with the frisky vegetables.
"The Green Forest Fairy Book"
Loretta Ellen Brady
The merry-go-round was turning smoothly, and the saddled animals galloped along in an inviting way, while the barrel-organ played some very loud and frisky circus tunes.
"Dot and Tot of Merryland"
L. Frank Baum