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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Curtellit, -telt, a. [f. e.m.E. curtel, curtall (1553), earlier forms of curtail. Cf. Curtale.] Having the tail docked. —1581 Treas. Acc. MS. 492 b.
To [the man] that deliuerit the blak curtelt hors Ib. 782 b.
Drink siluer to my lord duicke of Levinox seruitour that presentit to his maiestie the lyart curtellit hors
