cur Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
mutt; mongrel.
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noun a cowardly and despicable person
WordNet
Cur noun
Etymology
OE.Definitions
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A mongrel or inferior dog. They . . . like to village curs, Bark when their fellows do. Shak.
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A worthless, snarling fellow; -- used in contempt. What would you have, you curs, That like nor peace nor war? Shak.