harrier1
n.
a person who harries others.
harrier2
n.
a hound of a breed used for hunting hares.
Etymology
ME hayrer, from hare + -er1.
harrier3
n.
a long-winged, slender-bodied bird of prey with low quartering flight.
[Genus
Circus: several species.]
Etymology
C16 (as harrower): from harrow ‘harry, rob’ (var. of harry); spelling influenced by harrier1.
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