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Skit :: Skit (n.) A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.

Docket :: Docket (v. t.) To make a brief abstract of (a writing) and indorse it on the back of the paper, or to indorse the title or contents on the back of; to summarize; as, to docket letters and papers..

Briefless :: Briefless (a.) Having no brief; without clients; as, a briefless barrister..

Crack :: Crack (n.) A brief time; an instant; as, to be with one in a crack..

Bull :: Bull (v. i.) A letter, edict, or respect, of the pope, written in Gothic characters on rough parchment, sealed with a bulla, and dated a die Incarnationis, i. e., from the day of the Incarnation. See Apostolical brief, under Brief..

Short :: Short (superl.) Not long; having brief length or linear extension; as, a short distance; a short piece of timber; a short flight..

Metaphor :: Metaphor (n.) The transference of the relation between one set of objects to another set for the purpose of brief explanation; a compressed simile; e. g., the ship plows the sea..

Multiplication :: Multiplication (n.) The process of repeating, or adding to itself, any given number or quantity a certain number of times; commonly, the process of ascertaining by a briefer computation the result of such repeated additions; also, the rule by which the operation is performed; -- the reverse of division..

Brevity :: Brevity (n.) Shortness of duration; briefness of time; as, the brevity of human life..

Little :: Little (a.) Short in duration; brief; as, a little sleep..

Sutra :: Sutra (n.) A precept; an aphorism; a brief rule.

Mention :: Mention (n.) A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of..

Gnome :: Gnome (n.) A brief reflection or maxim.

Docket :: Docket (v. t.) To make a brief abstract of and inscribe in a book; as, judgments regularly docketed..

Laconism :: Laconism (n.) A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style..

Brief :: Brief (n.) A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose..

Trip :: Trip (n.) A brief or rapid journey; an excursion or jaunt.

Ample :: Ample (a.) Not contracted of brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative..

Brief :: Brief (a.) Short in duration.

Flicker :: Flicker (n.) The act of wavering or of fluttering; flucuation; sudden and brief increase of brightness; as, the last flicker of the dying flame..

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