courb Meaning, Definition & Usage

Courb adjective

Etymology

F. courbe, fr. L. curvus. See Curve, a.

Definitions

1. Curved; rounded. Obs.

   Her neck is short, her shoulders courb. Gower.

Courb intransitive verb

Etymology

F. courber. See Curs.

Definitions

1. To bend; to stop; to bow. Obs.

   Then I courbed on my knees. Piers Plowman.