All 4 Uses of
brief
in
Othello, the Moor of Venice
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- When I came back,— For this was brief,—I found them close together, At blow and thrust; even as again they were When you yourself did part them.†
Scene 2.3
- Masters, play here,—I will content your pains, Something that's brief; and bid "Good-morrow, general."†
Scene 3.1
- Yet, I beseech you,— If you think fit, or that it may be done,— Give me advantage of some brief discourse With Desdemona alone.†
Scene 3.1
- Well, do it, and be brief; I will walk by.†
Scene 5.2 *
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).