n. [ L., a runner. See Cursitor. ] Any part of a mathematical instrument that moves or slides backward and forward upon another part. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Cursory; hasty. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
With a cursorary eye o'erglanced the articles. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ L. cursor, pl. cursores, a runner. ] (Zool.)
a. (Zool.)
adv. In a running or hasty manner; carelessly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being cursory; superficial performance;
a. [ L. cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor. ]
Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]