courser

noun

swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa

a dog trained for coursing

formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey

Roots

currerecours- · Latin · run

Synonyms for courser

chargern steedn horsen huntern

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