a. [ L. cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor. ]
Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Argumentative; discursive; reasoning. [ R. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. percursor one who runs through, fr. percurrere. See Percurrent. ] Running over slightly or in haste; cursory. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. praecursorius. ] Preceding as a precursor or harbinger; indicating something to follow;
n. An introduction. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]