Defn: To fail; to decrease. [Obs.]
SHORTAGE
Short"age, n.
Defn: Amount or extent of deficiency, as determined by some requirement or standard; as, a shortage in money accounts.
SHORT-BREATHED
Short"-breathed`, a.
1. Having short-breath, or quick respiration.
2. Having short life.
SHORTCAKE
Short"cake`, n.
Defn: An unsweetened breakfast cake shortened with butter or lard, rolled thin, and baked.
SHORT CIRCUIT
Short" cir"cuit. (Elec.)
Defn: A circuit formed or closed by a conductor of relatively low resistance because shorter or of relatively great conductivity.