- 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. - Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any court. - A curved mark [/] used commonly to indicate the short
quantity of a vowel. - The great ant thrush of Sumatra (Pitta gigas), which has a
very short tail.
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