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The curse of Scotland | Curse \Curse\, n. [AS. curs. See {Curse}, v. t.] 1. An invocation of, or prayer for, harm or injury; malediction. [1913 Webster] Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Evil pronounced or invoked upon another, solemnly, or in passion; subjection to, or sentence of, divine condemnation. [1913 Webster] The priest shall write these curses in a book. --Num. v. 23. [1913 Webster] Curses, like chickens, come home to roost. --Old Proverb. [1913 Webster] 3. The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment. [1913 Webster] The common curse of mankind, folly and ignorance. --Shak. [1913 Webster] All that I eat, or drink, or shall beget, Is propagated curse. --Milton. [1913 Webster] {The curse of Scotland} (Card Playing), the nine of diamonds. {Not worth a curse}. See under {Cress}. Syn: Malediction; imprecation; execration. See {Malediction}. [1913 Webster] |
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