a. [ L. succinctus, p. p. of succingere to gird below or from below, to tuck up; sub + cingere to gird. Cf. Cincture. ]
His habit fit for speed succinct. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let all your precepts be succinct and clear. Roscommon. [ 1913 Webster ]
The shortest and most succinct model that ever grasped all the needs and necessities of mankind. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
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