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curtal

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curtal

Capped double-reed Renaissance woodwind instrument, ancestor of the bassoon, of folded conical bore and mild reedy tone, also known as the dulcian.



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"Thou pratest like an ass," said Robin, "for I could send this shaft clean through thy proud heart before a curtal friar could say grace over a roast goose at Michaelmastide.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
It would seem that the manuscript is here imperfect, for we do not find the reasons which finally induce the curtal Friar to amend the King's cheer.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
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