Definition of brief

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Brief (a.) Rife; common; prevalent.

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Programme :: Programme (n.) That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch..
Semibrief :: Semibrief (n.) A semibreve.
Pause :: Pause (n.) In speaking or reading aloud, a brief arrest or suspension of voice, to indicate the limits and relations of sentences and their parts..
Card :: Card (n.) A published note, containing a brief statement, explanation, request, expression of thanks, or the like; as, to put a card in the newspapers. Also, a printed programme, and (fig.), an attraction or inducement; as, this will be a good card for the last day of the fair..
Note :: Note (n.) A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation..
Vanish :: Vanish (n.) The brief terminal part of vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part; as, a as in ale ordinarily ends with a vanish of i as in ill, o as in old with a vanish of oo as in foot..
Touch :: Touch (v.) A slight and brief essay.
Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To make a brief journey or pleasure excursion; as, to trip to Europe..
Little :: Little (a.) Short in duration; brief; as, a little sleep..
Breviate :: Breviate (n.) A short compend; a summary; a brief statement.
Lengthy :: Lengthy (superl.) Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like..
Flurry :: Flurry (n.) A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind..
Concise :: Concise (a.) Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted; -- used of style in writing or speaking.
Breviloquence :: Breviloquence (n.) A brief and pertinent mode of speaking.
Call :: Call (v. i.) To make a brief visit; also, to stop at some place designated, as for orders..
Excursion :: Excursion () A journey chiefly for recreation; a pleasure trip; a brief tour; as, an excursion into the country..
Flash :: Flash (n.) The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.
Jot :: Jot (v. t.) To set down; to make a brief note of; -- usually followed by down.
Brevity :: Brevity (n.) Shortness of duration; briefness of time; as, the brevity of human life..
Sudden :: Sudden (a.) Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy..
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