Definition of brief

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Brief (a.) A writ; a breve. See Breve, n., 2..

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Breviloquence :: Breviloquence (n.) A brief and pertinent mode of speaking.
Scrap :: Scrap (v. t.) Specifically, a fragment of something written or printed; a brief excerpt; an unconnected extract..
Spurted :: Spurt (n.) A sudden and energetic effort, as in an emergency; an increased exertion for a brief space..
Comedietta :: Comedietta (n.) A dramatic sketch; a brief comedy.
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..
Twinkle :: Twinkle (n.) A brief flash or gleam, esp. when rapidly repeated..
Minute :: Minute (p. pr. & vb. n.) To set down a short sketch or note of; to jot down; to make a minute or a brief summary of.
Call :: Call (v. i.) To make a brief visit; also, to stop at some place designated, as for orders..
Visit :: Visit (v. t.) The act of visiting, or going to see a person or thing; a brief stay of business, friendship, ceremony, curiosity, or the like, usually longer than a call; as, a visit of civility or respect; a visit to Saratoga; the visit of a physician..
Pauciloquent :: Pauciloquent (a.) Uttering few words; brief in speech.
Docket :: Docket (v. t.) To make a brief abstract of and inscribe in a book; as, judgments regularly docketed..
Span :: Span (v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time..
Paragraph :: Paragraph (n.) A brief composition complete in one typographical section or paragraph; an item, remark, or quotation comprised in a few lines forming one paragraph; as, a column of news paragraphs; an editorial paragraph..
Short :: Short (superl.) Abrupt; brief; pointed; petulant; as, he gave a short answer to the question..
Clank :: Clank (n.) A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than clink..
Skit :: Skit (n.) A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.
Posy :: Posy (n.) A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring..
Concisely :: Concisely (adv.) In a concise manner; briefly.
Note :: Note (n.) A brief writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.
Breviate :: Breviate (n.) A short compend; a summary; a brief statement.
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