Associations to the word «Coursing»

Wiktionary

COURSING, verb. Present participle of course
COURSING, noun. The sport of chasing wild animals, especially hares, with dogs by sight rather than by scent

Dictionary definition

COURSING, noun. Hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent.

Wise words

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