curst
Americanverb
adjective
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of curst
First recorded in 1545–55, for the adjective
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O luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree, How ill exchanged are things like these for thee!
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2020
No, no, sir, a Gad's name don't call me so, 'tis a curst name, 'twas my father's name, beside 'tis a name to hang a dog.
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Jeffery Farnol
"Gentlemen," said the Colonel, "I protest ya' do me too much honour, 'tis curst polite in ya' and I take it kindly, rot me, kindly!"
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Jeffery Farnol
Here in the shout that rings upon my ear, Here in the glance that curst me with forgiveness.
From Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts by Jane Alice Sargant
Sir, I ask your pardon; but by making yourself my equal, I've got so used to familiarity, that I find it curst hard to shake it off.
From Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen by Anonymous
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