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a curt answer

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  • Curt — (k[u^]rt), a. [L. curtus; cf. Skr. kart to cut. Cf. {Curtail}.] Characterized by excessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer. [1913 Webster] The curt, yet comprehensive reply. W. Irving. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Curt Siodmak — (August 10, 1902–September 2, 2000) was a novelist and screenwriter. He made a name for himself in Hollywood with horror and science fiction films, most notably The Wolf Man and Donovan s Brain (the latter adapted from his novel of the same name) …   Wikipedia

  • answer — I n. 1) to give, offer, provide an answer 2) a blunt, curt; civil; diplomatic; direct; equivocal; evasive, vague; glib; ready; straight; wise; witty answer 3) a negative; positive answer 4) the right; wrong answer 5) (BE) a dusty ( unsatisfactory …   Combinatory dictionary

  • a dusty answer — Brit. a curt and unhelpful reply. → dusty …   English new terms dictionary

  • bluff — adj Bluff, blunt, brusque, curt, crusty, gruff mean abrupt and unceremonious in speech or manner. Bluff, the only term of the group used in a complimentary sense, connotes outspokenness, rough good nature, and unconventionally which bespeak a… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • McCutcheon v David MacBrayne Ltd — Isle of Islay Court House of Lords Citation(s) [1964] UKHL …   Wikipedia

  • en|voy — en|voy1 «EHN voy», noun. 1. a messenger or representative: »The next envoy was given the same curt answer. SYNONYM(S): agent, deputy. 2. a diplomat ranking next below an ambassador and next above a minister: »Contrary to expectation, the two… …   Useful english dictionary

  • List of DC Comics characters: A — List of characters in DC Comics: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Name Alter Ego(s) Original Publisher First Appearance Year Date Writer Artist A …   Wikipedia

  • Tattletales — Infobox television show name = Tattletales caption = Tattletales title logo. format = Game Show runtime = 30 Minutes creator = Mark Goodson and Bill Todman starring = Host: Bert Convy Announcers: Jack Clark (1974 1975) Gene Wood (1975 1978)… …   Wikipedia

  • MUSIC — This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction written sources of direct and circumstantial evidence the material relics and iconography notated sources oral tradition archives and important collections of jewish music… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

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