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lurcher.

One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher.

    obsolete
  2. A type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.

  3. A large nymphalid butterfly, Yoma sabina, of Australia and Asia.

Where this word comes from

From lurch + -er. See lurch (“to lurk, lie in wait”).

noun
  1. A glutton; a voracious eater

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Latin lurco, lurcho (“a glutton”). See lurch.

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