1. past tense of 'cur': to make a low, growling sound (as a dog does); to snarl or growl
Usage: archaic or dialectal; often used of dogs or animals

Examples

• The dog curred at the stranger approaching the gate.
• The old hound curred low in its throat, warning us away.
• When threatened, the animal curred and bared its teeth.
• He heard the beast cur and knew danger was near.