The von Hurter family belonged to the Swiss nobility; in the 18th and 19th centuries three of them were known for their conversions to Roman Catholicism, their ecclesiastical careers in Austria and their theological writings.

A bodily injury causing pain; a wound, bruise, or the like.

An injury causing pain of mind or conscience; a slight; a stain; as of sin.

Injury; damage; detriment; harm; mischief.

A butting piece; a strengthening piece, esp.: (Mil.) A piece of wood at the lower end of a platform, designed to prevent the wheels of gun carriages from injuring the parapet.