n. [ L. basiliscus, Gr.
Make me not sighted like the basilisk. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ This genus is remarkable for a membranous bag rising above the occiput, which can be filled with air at pleasure; also for an elevated crest along the back, that can be raised or depressed at will. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To frisk; to skip; to caper. [ Obs. Scot. ] “The flisking flies.” Gosson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A caper; a spring; a whim. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ L. obeliscus, Gr.