Where does “curse” come from?
Curse comes from Old English cors, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
curse (English): A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane; A...
Definitions
- A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane; A...
Ancestry of “curse”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | curse | — |
| 2 | Old English | cors | — |
Words derived from “curse”