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BREVE,n. [L. brevis.]
This word, in the latter sense, is more generally written brief.
A note or character of time,
equivalent to two semibreves or four minims. When dotted, it is equal to
three semibreves. It was formerly of a square figure (as thus: &?] ), but
is now made oval, with a line perpendicular to the staff on each of its
sides; -- formerly much used for choir service.
Moore. Any writ or precept under seal,
issued out of any court.
A curved mark [***breve]] used
commonly to indicate the short quantity of a vowel.
The great ant thrush of
Sumatra (Pitta gigas), which has a very short tail.
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