curst
Americanverb
adjective
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of curst
First recorded in 1545–55, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Curst be the sea, that with outrageous waves, With surging billows did not rive my ships Against the rocks of high Cerannia, Or swallow me into her watery gulf!
From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
Let 'um hate me, so they fear, with a hey, with a hey, Curst fox has the best cheer, with a ho; Two states, in blind house pent, Make brave strong government.
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Curst be the gold and silver which persuade Weak men to follow far fatiguing trade!
From The Poetical Works of William Collins With a Memoir by Collins, William
Curst be the dastard who shall halt or doubt!
From War Poetry of the South by Various
Curst Misfortune, come along with me, my Heart feels Pleasure at her Name.
From The Busie Body by Byrd, Jess
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