The word comes from to curry a fallow-colored horse, be hypocritical (from the fallow horse as a medieval symbol of deceit).]
Cocktail Party Banter
"He tried to curry my favor by bringing me a bouquet of dandelions."
Literary Context
I dare say he was lying-deserters, for obvious reasons, often try to curry favor.
Hunt for Words
Found the word in Homage to Catalonia, I thought hmmm I think I know this word, but I can't tell for certain... let me look it up... I also thought why is this word used when it sounds so much like Curries the Indian Spicy Food.
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