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 AnimÚ, 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.
Cour"lan (k??r"l?n), n. (Zo÷l.) A South American bird, of the genus Aramus, allied to the rails.
Course (k?rs), n. [F. cours, course, L. cursus, fr. currere to run. See Current.] 1. The act of moving from one point to another; progress; passage.
And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais.
Acts xxi. 7.