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Meaning of "lurcher" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LURCHER

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LURCHER

lurcher  [ˈlɜːtʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LURCHER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lurcher is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LURCHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lurcher

The lurcher is a type of dog originating in Ireland and parts of Great Britain. Brian Plummer identifies the Norfolk lurcher as the predecessor of the modern lurcher. While not a pure breed, it is generally a cross between a sighthound and any other non-sighthound breed, usually a pastoral dog or terrier, dependent on the attributes desired by the breeder; originally stealth and cunning. Collie crosses are popular, given the working instinct of a sheepdog when mated with a sighthound gives a dog of great intelligence plus speed—prerequisites for the hunter/poacher. In the USA midwest, crosses with large scent hounds are fairly common.

Definition of lurcher in the English dictionary

The definition of lurcher in the dictionary is a crossbred hunting dog, usually a greyhound cross with a collie, esp one trained to hunt silently. Other definition of lurcher is a person who prowls or lurks.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LURCHER


archer
ˈɑːtʃə
Bircher
ˈbɜːtʃə
bleacher
ˈbliːtʃə
chicha
ˈtʃiːtʃə
coresearcher
ˌkəʊrɪˈsɜːtʃə
creature
ˈkriːtʃə
departure
dɪˈpɑːtʃə
feature
ˈfiːtʃə
future
ˈfjuːtʃə
gertcha
ˈɡɜːtʃə
gutta-percha
ˈɡʌtəˈpɜːtʃə
marcher
ˈmɑːtʃə
Nietzsche
ˈniːtʃə
nurture
ˈnɜːtʃə
percher
ˈpɜːtʃə
preacher
ˈpriːtʃə
researcher
rɪˈsɜːtʃə
searcher
ˈsɜːtʃə
teacher
ˈtiːtʃə
torture
ˈtɔːtʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LURCHER

lur
lurch
lurching
lurdan
lure
Lurex
lurgies
lurgy
Luria
lurid
luridly
luridness
Lurie
luringly
lurk
lurker
lurking
lurkingly
lurry
lurve

WORDS THAT END LIKE LURCHER

butcher
catcher
coucher
Fischer
fletcher
grade school teacher
handkercher
launcher
market researcher
pitcher
Schumacher
scorcher
starcher
student teacher
the Archer
torcher
toucher
voucher
watcher
welcher

Synonyms and antonyms of lurcher in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lurcher» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LURCHER

Find out the translation of lurcher to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lurcher from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lurcher» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lurcher
570 millions of speakers

English

lurcher
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

lurcher
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجواس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

lurcher
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lurcher
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছিঁচকে চোর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lurcher
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lurcher
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lurcher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

lurcher
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lurcher
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lurcher
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người ăn trộn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு வகை நாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोहक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pusucu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lurcher
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lurcher
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

lurcher
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spion
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Lurcher
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lurcher
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lurcher
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lurcher

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LURCHER»

The term «lurcher» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.583 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LURCHER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lurcher» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lurcher» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lurcher

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LURCHER»

Discover the use of lurcher in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lurcher and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
My Epileptic Lurcher
Manny Riley is a recovering alcoholic and struggling scriptwriter with a serious anger management problem.
Des Dillon, 2008
2
Pet Owner's Guide to the Lurcher
Both words and pictures are unique, with no repeat material transferred from book to book. The more recent titles in this series are available in the U.S. for the first time.
Jason Framingham, 2000
3
The Working Lurcher: The Traditional Skills
The author describes her own hunting experiences in detail to give a full picture of the animal at work. The Working Lurcher is a celebration of the traditional skills before the introduction of the hunting ban in the United Kingdom.
Jackie Drakeford, 2006
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Understanding the Working Lurcher
From selection of a suitable lurcher to fitness, training, working, and breeding Understanding the Working Lurcher offers sound, common-sense advice based on years of experience.
Jackie Drakeford, 2000
5
The New Complete Lurcher
The New Complete Lurcher covers all you could possibly need to know about this increasingly popular type of dog that many find hard to define.
David Brian Plummer, 2001
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The House Lurcher: Care, Rearing and Training at Home
Now fully updated Ideal for owners of pet lurchers and domestic greyhounds, including rescue greyhounds With the tips and training techniques in this book, owners of pet lurchers and domestic greyhounds can learn how to live happily with ...
Jackie Drakeford, 2010
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The World of the Lurcher: Their Blood, Their Breeding and ...
Sets out the essential physical and mental characteristics that make a successful lurcher Author Colonel Hancock has been described as "perhaps the most important living writer about dogs" This is Colonel Hancock's eighth book about ...
David Hancock, 2010
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Neuronal Death by Accident or by Design
These results further suggest the involvement of an apoptotic process in the two types of neuronal death occurring in Lurcher mice. The Bcl-2 family contains both pro- and anti-apoptotic members. Over- expression of the anti-apoptotic protein ...
Christopher E. Henderson, C.E. Henderson, 2001
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The Lurcher: A Complete Guide
Although not renowned for its high intelligence, the lurcher is a truly remarkable type of dog.
Jon Hutcheon, 2007
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The Lurcher: Training and Hunting
This book is about dogs that result from the matings of a longdog and other breeds such as gundogs, guard dogs, or sheepdogs.
Frank Sheardown, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LURCHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lurcher is used in the context of the following news items.
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Good weather expected for Coniston Country Fair
There's various shows going on, lots of trade stands, entertainment in the ring - there's falconry and lurcher and terrier racing in the main ring. «NW Evening Mail, Jul 15»
2
Doris has a new home... thanks to champ reader!
A CHAMPION reader has come to the rescue of a 10 year old Lurcher, who was in desperate need of a new home after being returned to ... «Champion Newspapers, Jul 15»
3
Tributes paid to 'wonderful' Dorothy Jones after Talysarn van accident
Dot was dedicated to animal welfare and was walking her rescued pet lurcher dog when the tragedy happened. Daughters Caroline and ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
4
VIDEO: Gravesend gang accused of 'cruel' urban fox hunting
Ms Gillham told News Shopper: "It's definitely fox lamping, with the use of lurcher dogs. "It's a traveller's way of life. "If this is going to keep happening, I am ... «News Shopper, Jul 15»
5
Martin Hesp: Sorry to be seedy but the old man has gone away
So the only option was to simply get my leg over in that irrepressible lurcher way of mine – but the bossy human with her got angry and told old ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
6
What's on in Fenland
Fun Dog Show, in aid of Wisbech Retired Greyhoud Trust, Outwell Road, near Emneth, fun classes, agility, lurcher and terrier classes. «Fenland Citizen, Jul 15»
7
Sunflower Diversified clients enjoy visits from Polo and Star
King escorts the poodle, Polo, or the lurcher, Star, to Sunflower about once a month. A lurcher is part greyhound, part collie. Therapy Dogs Inc. «Great Bend Tribune, Jul 15»
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Yarmouth's seafaring past coming to life on July 16
Another story will be about the Lurcher light ship. For more than 60 years (1906-1969) the stationary vessel acted as a beacon to stave off ... «The Vanguard, Jul 15»
9
Dogs Trust West Calder appeal for new home for Bruno
The two-year-old lurcher is house-trained, fully vaccinated and is in ... Bruno is a two-year-old lurcher, currently at Dogs Trust in West Calder. «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
10
Animals R Magic Day to be held at the Jinney Ring Craft Centre in …
Anyone who has a dog or a Lurcher in particular will find this book amusing and relatable. Visitors will be able to meet dogs, llamas, ponies and ... «Bromsgrove Standard, Jul 15»

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