Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CUR
CUR, n. [Qu. Lapponic coira; Basque chauirra; Ir. gyr, gaier, a dog.]
A degenerate dog; and in reproach, a worthless man. – Addison. Shak. Dryden.
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CUR, n. [Qu. Lapponic coira; Basque chauirra; Ir. gyr, gaier, a dog.]
A degenerate dog; and in reproach, a worthless man. – Addison. Shak. Dryden.
Return to page 312 of the letter “C”.