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Lurcher

LURCH'ER, n. 1. One that lies in wait or lurks; one that watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher. Swift from the play the scudding lurcher flies. 2. A dog that watches for his game. 3. [L. lurco,...

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LURCH'ER, n.

1. One that lies in wait or lurks; one that watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher.

Swift from the play the scudding lurcher flies.

2. A dog that watches for his game.

3. [L. lurco, a glutton.] A glutton; a gormandizer.

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