Look up: lurcher

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   Lurcher
   Lurch'er noun [ See Lurch to lurk.] 1. One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher. 2. (Zoology) One of a mongrel breed of dogs said to have been a cross between the sheep dog, greyhound, and spaniel. It hunts game silently, by scent, and is often used by poachers.
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   Lurcher
   Lurch'er noun [ Latin lurco , lurcho , a glutton. See 1st Lurch .] A glutton; a gormandizer. [ Obsolete]
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   lurcher
   1. One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher. ... 2. <zoology> One of a mongrel breed of dogs said to have been a cross between the sheep dog, greyhound, and spaniel. It hunts game silently, by scent, and is often used by poachers. ... See: Lurch to lurk. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 ...
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   Lurcher
   The `Lurcher` is not a dog breed, but rather a type of dog. It is a hardy crossbred sighthound that is generally a cross between a sighthound and a working breed, usually a pastoral dog or Terrier. Collie crosses have always been very popular. Lurchers can be crossed several times. There is no set type, so they can be as small as a Whippet or as large as a Deerhound; but most are chosen for a size similar to that of a Greyhound, and a distinct si...
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   Lurcher
   • (n.) One of a mongrel breed of dogs said to have been a cross between the sheep dog, greyhound, and spaniel. It hunts game silently, by scent, and is often used by poachers. • (n.) One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher. • (n.) A glutton; a gormandizer.Lurcher: words in the de...
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