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† ˈcurly-ˈmurly, n. and a. Obs.
[A playful reduplication: cf. curlie-wurlie.]
a. n. A fantastic curl or twist.
b. adj. Characterized by fantastic curls.
1727–8Mrs. Delany Life & Corr. (1861) I. 159 The curly murly fashion of the hair is not much worn now. 1756Ibid. III. 403 Lappets in all sorts of curli murlis. |