Complete Definition of "curtal"

English
Etymology
From French courtault (now courtaud), from court �short� + -ault pejorative suffix.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�k�:t�l/

Noun
en-noun

  1. historical A variety of short-barrelled cannon.
  2. obsolete A horse or other animal having a docked tail.
  3. music An early type of bassoon.

Adjective
en-adj

  1. obsolete shortened|Shortened, abridged, curtailed.
  2. obsolete Having a docked tail.

Derived terms
curtal friar

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