curry

¹cur·ry

verb \ˈkər-ē, ˈkə-rē\

cur·riedcur·ry·ing

Definition of CURRY

transitive verb

1

: to clean the coat of (as a horse) with a currycomb

2

: to treat (tanned leather) especially by incorporating oil or grease

3

: beat, thrash

— cur·ri·er noun

— curry favor Middle English currayen favel to curry a chestnut horse

: to seek to gain favor by flattery or attention

Origin of CURRY

Middle English currayen, from Anglo-French cunreier, correier to prepare, curry, from Vulgar Latin *conredare, from Latin com- + a base of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic garaiths arrayed — more at ready

First Known Use: 13th century

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack