English
Etymology
From French courtault (now courtaud), from court �short� + -ault pejorative suffix.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�k�:t�l/
Noun
en-noun
- historical A variety of short-barrelled cannon.
- obsolete A horse or other animal having a docked tail.
- music An early type of bassoon.
Adjective
en-adj
- obsolete shortened|Shortened, abridged, curtailed.
- obsolete Having a docked tail.
Derived terms
curtal friar
ru:curtal
vi:curtal
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