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Cur*so"ri*al (k?r-s?"r?-al),
a. (Zoöl.) (a)
Adapted to running or walking, and not to prehension; as,
the limbs of the horse are cursorial. See Illust.
of Aves. (b) Of or pertaining
to the Cursores.

Cur"so*ri*ly (k?r"s?-r?-l?), adv.
In a running or hasty manner; carelessly.

Cur"so*ri*ness, n. The quality
of being cursory; superficial performance; as, cursoriness
of view.

Cur"so*ry (k?r"s?-r?), a. [L.
cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor.]
1. Running about; not stationary.
[Obs.]

2. Characterized by haste; hastily or
superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless.

Events far too important to be treated in a
cursory manner.

Hallam.

Curst (k?rst), imp.


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