1350–1400; curry 2 + -er 1 ( def. ); replacing Middle English cur(r)iour, cor(r)iour < Anglo-French < Latin coriārius, equivalent to cori(um) leather + -ārius -ary
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Curriers Lakeview Lodge, the site of the reunion, makes the most of Rice Lake.
From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2019
—Heaven's Cherubs, hors'd Upon the sightless Curriers of the Air, Shall blow the horrid Deed in every Eye.
From A Full Enquiry into the Nature of the Pastoral (1717) by Purney, Thomas
Then grandma, who, though she was fond of Missy, was fond of Pete also, joined in defensively: "Pete hasn't been cavorting round over town, grandpa—he's just been over to the Curriers'."
From Missy by Gatlin, Dana
The Curriers have a hall, and at one time were associated with the Cordwainers.
From Memorials of Old London Volume I by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)
The Curriers came so fast with fresh alarmes Of new revolts that he, unable quite To beare his feares which he had long conceal'd, Is now revolted from himselfe and fled.
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
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