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Definition of Not worth a curse
Not worth a curse Curse Curse, n. [AS. curs. See Curse, v. t.]
1. An invocation of, or prayer for, harm or injury;
malediction.
Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders
good for bad, blessings for curses. --Shak.
2. Evil pronounced or invoked upon another, solemnly, or in
passion; subjection to, or sentence of, divine
condemnation.
The priest shall write these curses in a book.
--Num. v. 23.
Curses, like chickens, come home to roost. --Old
Proverb.
3. The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which
brings evil or severe affliction; torment.
The common curse of mankind, folly and ignorance.
--Shak.
All that I eat, or drink, or shall beget, Is
propagated curse. --Milton.
The curse of Scotland (Card Playing), the nine of diamonds.
Not worth a curse. See under Cress.
Syn: Malediction; imprecation; execration. See Malediction.
