Word Entry "Hamlet" #4

1) "Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit[...]" (1332, 86)

2) My guess: Given the context i'm guessing this means bravery or courage.

3) Definition: "Shortness of time" (dictionary.com)

4) I see now that Polonius is saying that since the King is rushing him to speak of Hamlet's madness, he is saying the lack of time is what makes what he has to say that much more important. The less time you have means the quicker you have to be in judgment.