lurcher
[lur-cher]
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noun
a crossbred dog used especially by poachers.
Archaic. a person who lurks or prowls, as a thief or poacher.
Origin of lurcher
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Examples from the Web for lurcher
Historical Examples of lurcher
The lurcher closed in, and drove her thither at tremendous speed.
Creatures of the NightAlfred W. Rees
At every halt he made they pressed closer upon the “Lurcher.”
The Girl from Sunset RanchAmy Bell Marlowe
But she was interested in Lurcher for his own miserable sake, too.
The Girl from Sunset RanchAmy Bell Marlowe
And poor old Mr. Lurcher is only unfortunate and half-blind.
The Girl from Sunset RanchAmy Bell Marlowe
“I do hope you are keeping off the street this weather, Mr. Lurcher,” she said.
The Girl from Sunset RanchAmy Bell Marlowe
lurcher
noun
Word Origin for lurcher
C16: from lurch ³
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