lurcher

[lur-cher]

noun

1. a crossbred dog used especially by poachers.

2. Archaic.,  a person who lurks or prowls, as a thief or poacher.

lurcher

/ ˈlɜːtʃə /

noun

1. a crossbred hunting dog, usually a greyhound cross with a collie, esp one trained to hunt silently

2. archaic,  a person who prowls or lurks

Word History and Origins

Origin of lurcher¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; lurch ³, -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lurcher¹

C16: from _lurch ³

Example Sentences

"But they did bring their lurcher, who was as good as gold."

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The lurcher had pressure sores on her legs and had been visibly starved.

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Jay also "enjoyed fishing and rabbiting with his dad" and helped looking after the family pets, which included lurchers, ferrets and a bearded dragon.

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Her beloved pet Rox was viciously mauled by five dogs, including two XL bullies, a lurcher and a terrier, while on a morning walk in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, in March 2023.

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And the Forever Hound Trust, which rescues and rehomes greyhounds and lurchers has advised people against taking their dogs to see them at a festival in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, on Saturday due to the weather.

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