Definition of "short account" []

• The account of one that sells short. (noun)
• See short interest. (noun)

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• "As we have frequently mentioned Grotius, the short account of so great a man, which is inserted in Langbaine, will not be unpleasing to the reader."
• "Returning to Rome on September 14, the only entries I find in the journal for the first few days are, “Painting all day at home,” and a short account of a soiree at the Persianis '."
• "But this speech was not made till after that dinner at Lord Brentford's, of which a short account must be given."