Definition of Currishness. Meaning of Currishness. Synonyms of Currishness

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Definition of Currishness

Currishness
Currish Cur"rish (k?r"r?sh), a. [From Cur.] Having the qualities, or exhibiting the characteristics, of a cur; snarling; quarrelsome; snappish; churlish; hence, also malicious; malignant; brutal. Thy currish spirit Governed a wolf. --Shak. Some currish plot, -- some trick. --Lockhart. -- Cur"rish*ly, adv. -- Cur"rish*ness, n.

Meaning of Currishness from wikipedia

- gazehounds, greyhounds, limers, tumblers, and stealers; "the homely kind"; "the currish kind", toys; "Fowling dogs"—setters and spaniels; as well as the pastoral...
- killing his sisters Arthur replied: Cribwr take thy combs And cease with currish anger If I get a real chance—surely What they have had, thou shalt have...
- justice, but also of "feudal" duty. An Aristocrat of the genuine Breed no currish Cross in my Race, I loved the People & thought it my duty to protect &...