Curt: alternatives and connections

Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted; -- used of style in writing or speaking.

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Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted; -- used of style in writing or speaking.

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Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.

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Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.

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The quality of bing curt.

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The quality of bing curt.

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Same as Brusque.

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Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; bluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.

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Curling in stiff curls or ringlets; as, crisp hair.

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Alt. of Laconical

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Not long; having brief length or linear extension; as, a short distance; a short piece of timber; a short flight.

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Appearing as if rubbed or wiped off; rubbed; smooth; polished.

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