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curby, a.|ˈkɜːbɪ|
[f. curb n. + -y.]
Liable to be affected with curb (see curb n. 4). Hence ˈcurbily adv.
1841Meeson & Welsby Reports VIII. 132 The term ‘curby hocks’ indicated a peculiar form of the hock, which was considered as rendering the horse more liable to throw out a curb. 1875‘Stonehenge’ Brit. Sports ii. vi. 564 Curby hocks are also hereditary, and should be avoided. 1892Sport. & Dram. News 21 May 360/1 That off hock..was always rather ‘curbily’ inclined. |