currish

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"Of a dog; currish," is the definition which we get from Johnson,—quite correctly, and in accordance with its etymology.

From Thackeray by Trollope, Anthony

Were you one of this currish crew?"—pride pursed his lip,   As firm as bandog's, brought the bull to bay—   While answered he: "I fought with others.

From Poems by Hugo, Victor

Great instances of fidelity, such as 'Gellert' or the 'Dog of Montargis', both of which are Eastern and primeval, have scarcely redeemed the cringing currish nature of the race in general from disgrace.

From Popular Tales from the Norse by Dasent, George Webbe

Such rival Leos flourish, And mutual hatred nourish, With a snapping almost currish, upon Afric's shore.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 2, 1891 by Various

O people currish, churlish as their seas— He rejoices he leaves them, never to return till “rocks shall turn to rivers.”

From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac