The Only Use of
brief
in
Man And Superman
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- Besides, in the brief lifting of his face, now hidden by his hat brim, there was a curious suggestion of Tanner.†
Chpt 3
Definition:
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(meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) Brief is most commonly encountered as an adjective meaning "of short duration." Other meanings derive from the idea of short--as when making a long story short by summarizing it, or when wearing briefs (underwear).