v. Obs. [f. L. curv-us curved + -FY.] a. intr. To become curved or crooked.
b. trans. To make curved, bend; to curl (hair).
1599. A. M., trans. Gabelhouer’s Bk. Physicke, 111/1. When any mans Backe beginneth to curvifye or wax croockede.
1623. Cockeram, II. To make Crooked, curuefie.
