WHISK

I. noun Etymology: Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait Date: 14th century a quick light brushing or whipping motion, 2. a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand, a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush, II. verb Date: 15th century intransitive verb to move nimbly and quickly, transitive verb to move or convey briskly , to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a ~ , to brush or wipe off lightly