LURCHER


Meaning of LURCHER in English

■ noun

1》 Brit. a cross-bred dog, typically a retriever, collie, or sheepdog crossed with a greyhound, originally used for hunting and by poachers.

2》 archaic a prowler, swindler, or petty thief.

Origin

C16: from obs. lurch , var. of lurk .

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