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Meaning of harrier in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɛriər/

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  1. Noun

    harrier

    Etymology

    late Middle English hayrer, from hare+ -er. The spelling change was due to association with harrier

    Definitions

    1. a persistent attacker

    Examples

    • « the harassers were not members of the regular army »
  2. 2. a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller

    Examples

    • « used to hunt rabbits »
  3. 3. hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals

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