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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Gnome :: Gnome (n.) A brief reflection or maxim.
Sudden :: Sudden (a.) Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy..
Posy :: Posy (n.) A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring..
Comedietta :: Comedietta (n.) A dramatic sketch; a brief comedy.
Brief :: Brief (a.) A writ; a breve. See Breve, n., 2..
Laconize :: Laconize (v. i.) To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity..
Concise :: Concise (a.) Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted; -- used of style in writing or speaking.
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..
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..
Phrase :: Phrase (n.) A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase..
Creed :: Creed (v. t.) A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive..
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..
Laconism :: Laconism (n.) A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style..
Telegrammic :: Telegrammic (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a telegram; laconic; concise; brief..
Resume :: Resume (n.) A summing up; a condensed statement; an abridgment or brief recapitulation.
Breviary :: Breviary (n.) An abridgment; a compend; an epitome; a brief account or summary.
Touch :: Touch (v.) A slight and brief essay.
Pause :: Pause (n.) In speaking or reading aloud, a brief arrest or suspension of voice, to indicate the limits and relations of sentences and their parts..
Glance :: Glance (v. t.) To hint at; to touch lightly or briefly.
Trip :: Trip (n.) A brief or rapid journey; an excursion or jaunt.
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