Breve

1.

(A mark placed over a vowel to indicate that it is short) សញ្ញា (័) សម្រាប់ធ្វើឱ្យស្រះមានសំឡេងខ្លី

1.

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.

2.

Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any court.

3.

A curved mark (˘) used commonly to indicate the short quantity of a vowel.

4.

The great ant thrush of Sumatra (Pitta gigas), which has a very short tail.