Definition of brief

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

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Historiette :: Historiette (n.) Historical narration on a small scale; a brief recital; a story.
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.
Bulletin :: Bulletin (n.) A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event, as military operations or the health of some distinguished personage, issued by authority for the information of the public..
Abstract :: Abstract (a.) That which comprises or concentrates in itself the essential qualities of a larger thing or of several things. Specifically: A summary or an epitome, as of a treatise or book, or of a statement; a brief..
Short :: Short (adv.) In a short manner; briefly; limitedly; abruptly; quickly; as, to stop short in one's course; to turn short..
Succinic :: Succinct (a.) Compressed into a narrow compass; brief; concise.
Compact :: Compact (p. p. & a) Brief; close; pithy; not diffuse; not verbose; as, a compact discourse..
Docket :: Docket (v. t.) To make a brief abstract of and inscribe in a book; as, judgments regularly docketed..
Briefless :: Briefless (a.) Having no brief; without clients; as, a briefless barrister..
Epilogation :: Epilogation (n.) A summing up in a brief account.
Stack :: Staccato (a.) Expressed in a brief, pointed manner..
Briefman :: Briefman (n.) One who makes a brief.
Libel :: Libel (n.) A brief writing of any kind, esp. a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc..
Brief :: Brief (a.) Rife; common; prevalent.
Momental :: Momental (a.) Lasting but a moment; brief.
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..
Call :: Call (v. i.) To make a brief visit; also, to stop at some place designated, as for orders..
Duebill :: Duebill (n.) A brief written acknowledgment of a debt, not made payable to order, like a promissory note..
Precipitate :: Precipitate (a.) Ending quickly in death; brief and fatal; as, a precipitate case of disease..
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..
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