E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Curry Favour.
The French courir, to hunt after, to seek, as courir une charge, courir un bénéfice, to sue for a living; courir les tables, to go a spunging. Similarly, courir les faveurs, to sue for, court, or seek favours.
