First Known Use: 1576
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curtal
adjective cur·tal \ˈkər-təl\
Definition of CURTAL
1
obsolete : having a docked tail
3
archaic : wearing a short frock
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Origin of CURTAL
Middle French courtault, from court short, from Latin curtus
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