Lurcher

A lurcher is a cross-bred dog. This breed of dog has a reputation for being a good family dog, but can be nervous, especially with strangers. The name Lurcher came from 'lerce', a Norman-French word for to lurk or hide.[1]

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References

  1. A dictionary of the Norman or Old French language; collected from such acts of Parliament, Parliament rolls, journals, acts of state, records, law books, antient historians, and manuscripts as related to this nation. To which are added the laws of William, the Conqueror, with notes and referencesKelham, Robert, 1717-1808; Great Britain. Laws, etc (William I); Wilkins, David, 1685-1745 p135

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