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▪ I. curser|ˈkɜːsə(r)|
[f. curse v. + -er1.]
One who curses; one who utters a curse or malediction; a profane swearer.
1303R. Brunne Handl. Synne 1300 Cursers alle here lyve Shall neuere haue grace for to þryve. 1548Cranmer Catech. 23 These more then deuylish swerers, banners, and cursers. 1635Cowley Davideis i. 933 Thy Cursers, Jacob, shall twice cursed be. c1750J. Nelson Jrnl. (1836) 133 Such cursers and swearers as could hardly be matched out of hell. 1850Clough Dipsychus i. v. 72 Which is worst, To be the curser or the curst. 1855Motley Dutch Rep. (1858) 63 So speaking, the curser was wont to blow out two waxen torches..and with this practical illustration the anathema was complete.
▪ II. curser, cursey
obs. ff. courser, curtsy. |