v. Obs. [f. CURTAL + -IZE.] = CURTAIL.

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1622.  Wither, Philar., Postscr. Do they think that I will … Mayme or Curtolize my free Invention Because Fooles weary are of their attention.

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1638.  Bastwick, Brief Relation, 12. To curtolize a Romans eares, like a Curre.

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1655.  Fuller, Ch. Hist., XI. vii. § 64. How unworthy it was to curtallize his Eares.

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