(Usually spelt curst.) figurative. Of hair: Rough, bristly. Of a sore: Malignant, irritable. Obsolete.

With reference to texture, opposed to fine. Of hair: thick in texture; coarse; stiff.

Abounding in or full of stubs. Chiefly of the hair or beard: Composed of short, stiff bristles.

Anatomy and Zoology. Set or covered with bristles or stiff hairs, bristly. Also, of a bristly nature.

Having the form or character of a bristle. Chiefly in scientific use (Anatomy, Zoology, Botany), of the nature of a seta or setae.

Of hair, etc.: That rises or stands stiffly on end.

= setose, adj.

Of an animal, esp. a fox terrier: having wire hair.

Resembling stubble; esp. of hair, bristly.

In predicative use: (a) presenting a rough or prickly aspect; (of a hair) standing on end; (b) bristling with.

resembling a toothbrush; bristly.