Breve



noun
1.
(A mark placed over a vowel to indicate that it is short) សញ្ញា (័) សម្រាប់ធ្វើឱ្យស្រះមានសំឡេងខ្លី
ENGLISH MEANING
noun
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.