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Her neck is short, her shoulders courb.

Gower.

Courb (k??rb), v. i. [F.
courber. See Curs.] To bend; to stop; to
bow. [Obs.]

Then I courbed on my knees.

Piers Plowman.

Cour"ba*ril (k??r"b?-r?l), n. [F.
courbaril, from a South American word.] See
Animé, n.

Courche (k??rsh), n. [Cf.
Kerchief.] A square piece of linen used formerly by
women instead of a cap; a kerchief. [Scot.] [Written also
curch.] Jamieson.

Cou"ri*er (k??"r?-?r), n. [F.
courrier, fr. courre, courir, to run, L.
currere. See Course, Current.]
1. A messenger sent with haste to convey
letters or dispatches, usually on public business.

The wary Bassa . . . by speedy couriers,
advertised Solyman of the enemy's purpose.

Knolles.

2. An attendant on travelers, whose
business it is to make arrangements for their convenience at
hotels and on the way.


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