Curse

1. An invocation of, or prayer for, harm or injury; malediction.
2. Evil pronounced or invoked upon another, solemnly, or in passion; subjection to, or sentence of, divine condemnation.
3. The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.
The curse of Scotland (Card Playing),
the nine of diamonds.
Not worth a curse .
See under Cress.