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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Jot :: Jot (v. t.) To set down; to make a brief note of; -- usually followed by down.
Historiette :: Historiette (n.) Historical narration on a small scale; a brief recital; a story.
Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To make a brief journey or pleasure excursion; as, to trip to Europe..
Analysis :: Analysis (n.) A brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis..
Brief :: Brief (n.) A writ issuing from the chancery, directed to any judge ordinary, commanding and authorizing that judge to call a jury to inquire into the case, and upon their verdict to pronounce sentence..
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..
Flurry :: Flurry (n.) A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind..
Abbreviate :: Abbreviate (v. t.) To make briefer; to shorten; to abridge; to reduce by contraction or omission, especially of words written or spoken..
Transitorily :: Transitorily (adv.) In a transitory manner; with brief continuance.
Succinic :: Succinct (a.) Compressed into a narrow compass; brief; concise.
Proglottis :: Proglottis (n.) One of the free, or nearly free, segments of a tapeworm. It contains both male and female reproductive organs, and is capable of a brief independent existence..
Transient :: Transient (n.) That which remains but for a brief time.
Laconism :: Laconism (n.) A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style..
Note :: Note (n.) A brief writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.
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 (superl.) Not long; having brief length or linear extension; as, a short distance; a short piece of timber; a short flight..
Transient :: Transient (a.) Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief; as, a transient view of a landscape..
Brevity :: Brevity (n.) Shortness of duration; briefness of time; as, the brevity of human life..
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.
Docket :: Docket (v. t.) To make a brief abstract of and inscribe in a book; as, judgments regularly docketed..
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