well-curled,ppl.a. 1707Mortimer Husb. 177 See that they [sc. sheep]..have a soft greasie well curled close Wooll.1833T. Hook Parson's Dau. i. xi, The well-curled damsels, standing at the shop-doors.1859Habits Gd. Society iv. 186 The feather..should be full, well-curled, long and firm.