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Definition
brief to the point of rudeness
- "I have been studying expression," said Philip, curtly.6.9 — Book 6 Chapter 9 — Charity in Full-Dress (46% in)
- "Oh, he's a queer fellow," said Tom, curtly, "and he's as sulky as can be with me, because I told him his father was a rogue.2.5 — Book 2 Chapter 5 — Maggie's Second Visit (31% in)
There are no more uses of "curt" in The Mill on the Floss.
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