I.brief, of brief duration, momentary; quick (postclass.): “maritus,” i. e. who stays but a short time, App. M. 5, p. 164, 21: “vita,” id. ib. 2, p. 127, 24: “cura,” Dig. 34, 1, 8.—
II. Transf., instantaneous: “venenum,” that operates quickly, App. M. 10, p. 281, 7.