~ 1
■ noun literary a swift horse.
Origin
ME: from OFr. corsier , based on L. cursus (see course ).
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~ 2
■ noun a fast-running plover-like bird found in open country in Africa and Asia. [ Cursorius cursor ( cream-coloured ~ ) and other species.]
Origin
C18: from mod. L. Cursorius 'adapted for running', from L. cursor 'runner'.
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~ 3
■ noun a person who goes coursing with greyhounds.