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curst

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Curst is an archaic form of 'cursed', meaning afflicted or doomed.

Detailed Definition
The term 'curst' is a poetic and archaic variation of 'cursed', often used to convey a sense of being marked by misfortune or suffering. In the context of the poem, it underscores the speaker's view of life as filled with afflictions, particularly in the realm of love and relationships.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Of all the torments, all the cares, With which our lives are curst" (cursed, afflicted); "The curst darkness of the soul" (damnation); "A curst fate befell him" (tragic); "The curst earth yields no fruit" (desolation); "Curst be the hand that did this" (imprecation)
Additional Notes
The use of 'curst' highlights the speaker's perception of life as burdened by afflictions, enhancing the poem's theme of suffering.; Found in the poem, Rivals by William Walsh
Also Known As
cursed damned accursed maledicted
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