Where does “cur” come from?
Cur comes from Middle English curre, itself from Middle English kur, with the ultimate origin and original meaning unknown.
cur (English): A contemptible or inferior dog; A detestable...
Definitions
- A contemptible or inferior dog; A detestable...
Ancestry of “cur”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | curre | A guard dog; A mutt; a dog of low breed or... |
| 2 | Old Norse | kurr | grumbling; growling |