LURCHER

lurcher. Lurcher, n. a sort of hunting-dog, poacher, thief

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Lurch″er (lûrch″ẽr), n. [[See Lurch to lurk.]] 1. 1. One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher.
2. 2. (Zoöl.) One of a mongrel breed of dogs said to have been a cross between the sheep dog, greyhound, and spaniel. It hunts game silently, by scent, and is often used by poachers.