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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Curtale, n. [e.m.E. curtaile, -tall, courtall (1530). F. courtauld: see Curtaldn.] A horse with the tail docked. (Cf. Curtellit a.) Also attrib. —1538 Treas. Acc. VII. 98.
Deliverit to Peris Boyis … command, ane pair of schakillis for the quenis curtale Ib.
For mending and glewing of the curtale sadill that Peris Boyis rydit on
