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

Gem :: Gem (n.) Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying..

Compendium :: Compendium (n.) A brief compilation or composition, containing the principal heads, or general principles, of a larger work or system; an abridgment; an epitome; a compend; a condensed summary..

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..

Squib :: Squib (a.) A sarcastic speech or publication; a petty lampoon; a brief, witty essay..

Posy :: Posy (n.) A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring..

Gust :: Gust (n.) A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw..

Breviate :: Breviate (n.) A short compend; a summary; a brief statement.

Ample :: Ample (a.) Not contracted of brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative..

Clank :: Clank (n.) A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than clink..

Briefless :: Briefless (a.) Having no brief; without clients; as, a briefless barrister..

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..

Curtal :: Curtal (a.) Curt; brief; laconic.

Laconical :: Laconical (a.) Expressing much in few words, after the manner of the Laconians or Spartans; brief and pithy; brusque; epigrammatic. In this sense laconic is the usual form..

Analysis :: Analysis (n.) A brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis..

Short :: Short (superl.) Abrupt; brief; pointed; petulant; as, he gave a short answer to the question..

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..

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

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..

Touch :: Touch (v.) A slight and brief essay.

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