Associations to the word «Lurcher»

Wiktionary

LURCHER, noun. (obsolete) One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher.
LURCHER, noun. A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.
LURCHER, noun. (obsolete) A glutton; a gormandizer.

Dictionary definition

LURCHER, noun. Someone waiting in concealment.

Wise words

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