Definitions for lurcher

lurcher lurch·er

Spelling: [lur-cher]
IPA: /ˈlɜr tʃər/

Lurcher is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in lurcher (cehlrru).

Definitions for lurcher

noun

  1. a crossbred dog used especially by poachers.
  2. Archaic. a person who lurks or prowls, as a thief or poacher.

Origin of lurcher

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at lurch3, -er1

Examples for lurcher

The old-time poachers in England used to do it with their lurcher dogs.

The lurcher closed in, and drove her thither at tremendous speed.

And poor old Mr. lurcher is only unfortunate and half-blind.

“I do hope you are keeping off the street this weather, Mr. lurcher,” she said.

The hounds of the Indians are something like our lurcher breed.

He had the look of a lurcher, and was, of course, a mongrel.

The lurcher never barked at them, but seemed to understand their mission.

But she was interested in lurcher for his own miserable sake, too.

But lurcher was ill, and had been sent to a neighboring vet.

At every halt he made they pressed closer upon the “lurcher.”

Word Value for lurcher
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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