having only a little extent in space (length); (of a person, mountain etc) below the average or usual height; having, taking, a little time
abridged
Cases of word usage
1) an instance of forgetting for a short time (aberration)
2) to stop, e.g. discussion at (a meeting etc) for a short time (adjourn)
3) (used in footnotes etc) short for 'by an anonymous author' (anon)
4) a short statement expressing a general truth (usually from a known literary work) (aphorism)
5) for a short time (awhile)
6) a short sound as from electronic equipment (blip)
7) a short post used to tie up a ship or on a road for directing traffic (bollard)
8) one of the short stiff hairs on an animal, in a brush etc (bristle)
9) at a short distance (by)
10) a person who telephones or makes a short visit to a home etc (caller)
