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curr

[kur] /kɜr/

Word Origin

verb (used without object)

1.

to make a low, purring sound, as a cat.

Origin of curr

1670-1680

1670-80; akin to Old Norse kurra to grumble, murmur, Middle High German kurren, Middle Dutch curren to growl

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The Virginia way of curring Hams is the following, dissolve two oz.

The New England Cook Book, or Young Housekeeper's Guide Anonymous

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