† ˈcurtalize, v. Obs.
[f. curtal + -ize.]
= curtail.
| 1622 Wither Philar. Postscr., Do they think that I will..Mayme or Curtolize my free Invention Because Fooles weary are of their attention. 1638 Bastwick Brief Relation 12 To curtolize a Romans eares, like a Curre. 1655 Fuller Ch. Hist. xi. vii. §64 How unworthy it was to curtallize his Eares. |