a. Obs. rare–1. [a. ON. karsk-r (Sw., Da. karsk, Norw. dial. kask brisk, bold = LG. karsch, kasch, kask).] Active, vigorous.
c. 1300. Havelok, 1841. Þe laddes were kaske and teyte, And vn-bi-yeden him ilkon.
