Question

What is the meaning of the underlined words in this excerpt from act I, scene I, of Richard III?

Answer 1

Answer:

If you are on Plato the sentence in which curtail'd is used is the exact same sentence they use to define it.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The meaning of the word 'ambling' as used in the passage is to WALK OR STROLL.
In the passage, the author is saying that, he finds it distasteful to strut before a small child who is walking or strolling in a relaxed manner.
The meaning of the word 'curtailed' as used in the passage is to BE DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING.
The author is saying in this line, that he is deprived of beauty.