courie

British

/ ˈkuːrɪ /

verb

(often foll by doun) to nestle or snuggle

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Etymology

Origin of courie

C19: from coor a Scot word for _cower

Example Sentences

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While Jay Courie, who is White, represents Lawrence as his lead agent, Howard, who previously had the pair of White first-rounders, is listed among the three other agents on the Standard Representation Agreement.

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Circuit Court of Appeals, the Journal & Courie r reported.

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Courie then tackled Hunter and tried to restrain him while a witness called 911.

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When police caught hunter, he said Courie had asked him repeatedly if there was a problem and had wanted to fight.

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The law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie is sponsoring the events on Saturday morning.

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