simple past tense and past participle of course

Contraction of of course.

(dated) Synonym of in due course

An expression emphasising that it is of at least equal importance as those ones already mentioned.

present participle of course

The sport of chasing wild animals, especially hares, with dogs by sight rather than by scent.

plural of coursing

(idiomatic) A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.

(idiomatic) To persist or continue.

(chiefly Britain, idiomatic) Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.