English word briefcase comes from English case, English brief
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| case | English (en) | (US) A unit of liquid measure used to measure sales in the beverage industry, equivalent to 192 fluid ounces.. (mining) A small fissure which admits water into the workings.. (poker slang) Four of a kind.. (printing, historical) A shallow tray divided into compartments or "boxes" for holding type, traditionally arranged in sets of two, the "upper case" (containing capitals, small capitals, [...] |
| brief | English (en) | (transitive) To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.. (transitive, legal) To write a legal argument and submit it to a court. (obsolete) Rife; common; prevalent.. Concise; taking few words. [from 15th c.]. Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short. [from 17th c.]. Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.] (obsolete, poetic) [...] |
| briefcase | English (en) | (computing) In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.. A case used for carrying documents, especially for business. |