lurcher

American  

[lur-cher] / ˈlɜr tʃər /

noun

1. a crossbred dog used especially by poachers.

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

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lurcher British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of lurcher

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

After many failed attempts, we found a man who was getting rid of a lurcher.

From The Guardian

In the programme, during a phone call with 'Aaron', Young invites him to bring his lurcher on a hunt.

From BBC