First Known Use: 13th century
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1cur
noun \ˈkər\
: a dog that is a mix of different breeds : a low, bad, or disliked dog
Full Definition of CUR
1
: a mongrel or inferior dog
2
: a surly or cowardly fellow
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Origin of CUR
Middle English, short for curdogge, from Middle English *curren to growl (perhaps from Old Norse kurra to grumble) + Middle English dogge dog
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2cur
abbreviation
Definition of CUR
1
currency
2
current
CUR Defined for Kids
cur
noun \ˈkər\
Definition of CUR for Kids
: a worthless or mongrel dog
Medical Dictionary
cur
abbreviation
Medical Definition of CUR
1
curative
2
current
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