LURCHER


Meaning of LURCHER in English

n. 1 Brit. a cross-bred dog, usu. a retriever, collie, or sheepdog crossed with a greyhound, used esp. for hunting and by poachers. 2 archaic a petty thief, swindler, or spy.

[ f. obs. lurch (v.) var. of LURK ]

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