Both Uses of
brief
in
The Hobbit
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- To the estimable Mr. Baggins, and perhaps to one or two of the younger dwarves (I think I should be right in naming Kili and Fili, for instance), the exact situation at the moment may require a little brief explanation-†
Chpt 1
- Suddenly it flickered back to view; a brief glow touched it and faded.†
Chpt 14 *
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).