lurcher
lurcher · lurchers
A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the…A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.
Meaning
4 sensesA type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.
A large nymphalid butterfly, Yoma sabina, of Australia and Asia.
(obsolete)One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher.
(obsolete)A glutton; a voracious eater
More definitions
- someone waiting in concealment
Origin
From lurch + -er. See lurch (“to lurk, lie in wait”). From Latin lurco, lurcho (“a gluttoFrom lurch + -er. See lurch (“to lurk, lie in wait”).
From Latin lurco, lurcho (“a glutton”). See lurch.
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