lurcher

noun lurch·er \ˈlər-chər\

Definition of LURCHER

archaic : a petty thief : pilferer

British : a crossbred dog; especially : one that resembles a greyhound

archaic : one who lurks; also : spy

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First Known Use: 1528

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