Defn: A square piece of linen used formerly by women instead of a cap; a kerchief. [Scot.] [Written also curch.] Jamieson.
COURIER
Cou"ri*er (k"r-r), n. Etym: [F. courrier, fr. courre, courir, to run,
L. currere. See Course, Current.]
1. A messenger sent with haste to convey letters or dispatches, usually on public busuness. The wary Bassa . . . by speedy couriers, advertised Solyman of the enemy's purpose. Knolles.
2. An attendant on travelers, whose business it is to make arrangements for their convenience at hotels and on the way.
COURLAN
Cour"lan (kr"ln), n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A South American bird, of the genus Aramus, allied to the rails.
COURSE Course (krs), n. Etym: [F. cours, course, L. cursus, fr. currere to run. See Current.]
1. The act of moving from one point to another; progress; passage. And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais. Acts xxi. 7.
2. THe ground or path traversed; track; way. The same horse also run the round course at Newmarket. Pennant.
3. Motion, considered as to its general or resultant direction or to its goal; line progress or advance. A light by which the Argive squadron steers Their silent course to Ilium's well known shore. Dennham. Westward the course of empire takes its way. Berkeley.