A surname.

plural of net curtain

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of curtail

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of curtail

A style of curtain where both the lower half of a window and the top are covered, but with a gap in the upper half.

A scolding given by a wife to her husband in bed.

plural of curtaining

Capable of being curtailed.

Alternative form of curtain-raiser

(performing arts) In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance. / (idiomatic, by extension) A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.