- Breve by Webster's
... 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.(n.) Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any court.
- breve by Cynthia Crawford
... Music a note, now rarely used, equivalent in time value to two semibreves RC Church. A less common word for brief (papal letter)
- one by Nolan Turner
... number; unity a numeral (1, I, i, etc.) representing this number Music the numeral 1 used as the lower figure in a time signature to indicate that the beat is measured in semibreves the one (in Neo-Platonic philosophy) the ultimate being the Holy One or the One above God the Evil One Satan; the devil
- Large by Webster's
... longs, four breves or eight semibreves.(superl.) Unrestrained by decorum; -- said of language.(superl.) Full in statement; diffuse; full; profuse.(superl.) Having more than usual power or capacity; having broad sympathies and generous impulses; comprehensive; -- said of the mind and heart.(superl.) Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction ...