Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of brief is as below...

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..

Breviary :: Breviary (n.) An abridgment; a compend; an epitome; a brief account or summary.

Briefman :: Briefman (n.) One who makes a brief.

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..

Transient :: Transient (a.) Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief; as, a transient view of a landscape..

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..

Resume :: Resume (n.) A summing up; a condensed statement; an abridgment or brief recapitulation.

Ejaculate :: Ejaculate (v. t.) To throw out, as an exclamation; to utter by a brief and sudden impulse; as, to ejaculate a prayer..

Ephemeral :: Ephemeral (n.) Anything lasting but a day, or a brief time; an ephemeral plant, insect, etc..

Duebill :: Duebill (n.) A brief written acknowledgment of a debt, not made payable to order, like a promissory note..

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..

Menology :: Menology (n.) A brief calendar of the lives of the saints for each day in the year, or a simple remembrance of those whose lives are not written..

Pauciloquent :: Pauciloquent (a.) Uttering few words; brief in speech.

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..

Epilogation :: Epilogation (n.) A summing up in a brief account.

Jot :: Jot (v. t.) To set down; to make a brief note of; -- usually followed by down.

Glance :: Glance (v. t.) To hint at; to touch lightly or briefly.

Memorandum :: Memorandum (n.) A brief or informal note in writing of some transaction, or an outline of an intended instrument; an instrument drawn up in a brief and compendious form..

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..

Call :: Call (v. i.) To make a brief visit; also, to stop at some place designated, as for orders..

Random Fonts

Most Popular