Course \Course\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coursed (k?rst)); p. pr. & vb. n. Coursing.]

1. To run, hunt, or chase after; to follow hard upon; to pursue.

We coursed him at the heels. --Shak.

2. To cause to chase after or pursue game; as, to course greyhounds after deer.

3. To run through or over.

The bounding steed courses the dusty plain. --Pope.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Coursing \Cours"ing\ (k?rs"?ng), n. The pursuit or running game with dogs that follow by sight instead of by scent.

In coursing of a deer, or hart, with greyhounds. --Bacon

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)