- 1. 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any court. Source: opted
- 3. n. A curved mark [/] used commonly to indicate the short quantity of a vowel. Source: opted
- 4. n. The great ant thrush of Sumatra (Pitta gigas), which has a very short tail. Source: opted
- 5. n. a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound Source: wordnet
- 6. 1. (Mus.) 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: Moore. 2. (Law) Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any court. 3. (Print.) A curved mark [˘] used commonly to indicate the short quantity of a vowel. 4. (Zoöl.) The great ant thrush of Sumatra (Pitta gigas), which has a very short tail. Source: webster
- 7. A note or character of time, equivalent to two semibreves orfour minims. When dotted, it is equal to three semibreves. It wasformerly of a square figure (as thus: Moore. Source: adambom
- 8. n. a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound Source: ecdict
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