Why the Cubs Will Never Go to the World Series

Main Entry: 1 curse
Pronunciation: 'k&rs
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English curs, from Old English
Date: before 12th century
An appeal or prayer for evil or misfortune to befall someone or something.
The evil or misfortune that comes in or as if in response to such an appeal: bewailed the curse of ill health.
One that is accursed.
A profane word or phrase; a swearword.
Ecclesiastical: A censure, ban, or anathema.

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CURS
CUBS

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An appeal
that comes in
or as if in
to such

be
wailed
the curse of
ill health