Curchy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɜːt͡ʃi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Curchy is a noun meaning (later dialectal) Obsolete form of curtsey.
Meaning
(later dialectal) Obsolete form of curtsey.
Example Sentences
He made curchie / And lowted to the grownde / Than ſayde the lad / I am ryght glad / I haue your loꝛdſhipe founde[…]
And they ought not only with a nod or bow or curchy anſwer the Miniſter's Queſtions, but in expreſs terms as order'd by the Rubrick[…]
'Mis' Garrison,' says Fluke, 'I'll drive ye 'round wherever ye wants me to, but I'll be d—d if I'll curchy to ye!' So she fetched along an imported one.
Word Forms
- curchies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include courtsey, courche, courtiery, curiet, courtesie, incurvation.
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