Dictionary entry

Course (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Course, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Coursed (k?rst)); p. pr. & vb. n.Coursing.] 1. To run, hunt, or chase after; to follow hard upon; to pursue.

We coursed him at the heels.

Shak.

2. To cause to chase after or pursue game; as, to course greyhounds after deer.

3. To run through or over.

The bounding steed courses the dusty plain.

Pope.