not worth a curse

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.An invocation of, or prayer for, harm or injury; malediction. [1913 Webster]

Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.Evil pronounced or invoked upon another, solemnly, or in passion; subjection to, or sentence of, divine condemnation. [1913 Webster]

The priest shall write these curses in a book.— Num. v. 23.[1913 Webster]

Curses, like chickens, come home to roost.— Old Proverb.[1913 Webster]

3.The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment. [1913 Webster]

The common curse of mankind, folly and ignorance.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

All that I eat, or drink, or shall beget, Is propagated curse.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

The curse of Scotland (Card Playing), the nine of diamonds.

Not worth a curse. See under Cress.

Syn: Malediction; imprecation; execration. See Malediction. [1913 Webster]