'The curse of Scotland' definitions:

Definition of 'The curse of Scotland'

From: GCIDE
  • Curse \Curse\, n. [AS. curs. See Curse, v. t.]
  • 1. An invocation of, or prayer for, harm or injury; malediction. [1913 Webster]
  • Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Evil pronounced or invoked upon another, solemnly, or in passion; subjection to, or sentence of, divine condemnation. [1913 Webster]
  • The priest shall write these curses in a book. --Num. v. 23. [1913 Webster]
  • Curses, like chickens, come home to roost. --Old Proverb. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment. [1913 Webster]
  • The common curse of mankind, folly and ignorance. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • All that I eat, or drink, or shall beget, Is propagated curse. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • The curse of Scotland (Card Playing), the nine of diamonds.
  • Not worth a curse. See under Cress.
  • Syn: Malediction; imprecation; execration. See Malediction. [1913 Webster]