Definition of brief

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

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Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..
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..
Flurry :: Flurry (n.) A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind..
Transient :: Transient (n.) That which remains but for a brief time.
Brief :: Brief (adv.) Briefly.
Brief :: Brief (a.) Rife; common; prevalent.
Squib :: Squib (a.) A sarcastic speech or publication; a petty lampoon; a brief, witty essay..
Brief :: Brief (adv.) Soon; quickly.
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..
Precipitate :: Precipitate (a.) Ending quickly in death; brief and fatal; as, a precipitate case of disease..
Trip :: Trip (n.) A brief or rapid journey; an excursion or jaunt.
Short :: Short (superl.) Abrupt; brief; pointed; petulant; as, he gave a short answer to the question..
Span :: Span (v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time..
Briefless :: Briefless (a.) Having no brief; without clients; as, a briefless barrister..
Comedietta :: Comedietta (n.) A dramatic sketch; a brief comedy.
Notation :: Notation (n.) Any particular system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in art or science, to express briefly technical facts, quantities, etc. Esp., the system of figures, letters, and signs used in arithmetic and algebra to express number, quantity, or operations..
Proverb :: Proverb (n.) An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage..
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..
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..
Word :: Word (n.) A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence..
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