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