Obs. [f. BRIEF a.] trans. To shorten, abbreviate, abridge; also with up.
1601. R. Johnson, Kingd. & Commw., Ded. ii. Compendiousnes in briefing such varietie of matter to so small a volume.
a. 1655. T. Adams, Wks. (1862), II. 135 (D.). Both thy latitude and extension are briefed up.
