Lurcher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lurcher is a noun meaning A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.
Meaning
A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.
More Meanings
- 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
Example Sentences
Is not loue a lurcher, that taketh mens stomacks away that they cannot eate, their Spleen that they cannot laugh
“Since we are both obsessed with our dogs” — Ms. Muir has a whippet; Ms. Osborne, a lurcher — “we thought we’d try pets,” she said.
Word Forms
- lurchers
Synonyms for lurcher
Depending on context, synonyms include skulker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skulker, lurking, lurk, prowler, lurkman, loiterer.
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