Look up: lurcher

1. 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 d...
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2. Lurcher
   Lurch'er noun [ Latin lurco , lurcho , a glutton. See 1st Lurch .] A glutton; a gormandizer. [ Obsolete]
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3. 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: ...
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4. 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.)...
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5. Lurcher
   The lurcher is a breed of dog crossed between a greyhound and a sheep dog and originally used for poaching. They have keen sight and sense of smell and wonderful instinct, answering its master silently in response to hand signals. The lurcher lies in wait for game, such as hares, rabbits, partridges...
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6. Lurcher
   A crossbred hound.
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7. Lurcher
   The `lurcher` is a type of dog. The name lurcher is derived from the Romani language word lur, which means thief. Not a pure breed, it is generally a cross between a sighthound and any other breed, usually a pastoral dog or terrier, dependent on the attributes desired by the breeder; o...
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