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Breve
Breve
n.
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
.
Breve
n.
Any
writ
or
precept
under
seal
,
issued
out
of
any
court
.
Breve
n.
A
curved
mark
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used
commonly
to
indicate
the
short
quantity
of a
vowel
.
Breve
n.
The
great
ant
thrush
of
Sumatra
(
Pitta
gigas
),
which
has
a
very
short
tail
.
Brevet
n.
A
warrant
from
the
government
,
granting
a
privilege
,
title
, or
dignity
. [
French
usage
].
Brevet
n.
A
commission
giving
an
officer
higher
rank
than
that
for
which
he
receives
pay
; an
honorary
promotion
of an
officer
.
Brevet
v. t.
To
confer
rank
upon
by
brevet
.
Brevet
a.
Taking
or
conferring
rank
by
brevet
; as, a
brevet
colonel
; a
brevet
commission
.
Brevetcies
pl.
of
Brevetcy
Brevetcy
n.
The
rank
or
condition
of a
brevet
officer
.
Brevetted
imp. & p. p.
of
Brevet
Brevetting
p. pr. & vb. n.
of
Brevet
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