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