lucern

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lucern, n. [Etymology uncertain.].

A sort of hunting dog; -- perhaps from Lucerne, in Switzerland. [1913 Webster]
"My lucerns, too, or dogs inured to hunt
Beasts of most rapine." [1913 Webster]
An animal whose fur was formerly much in request (by some supposed to be the lynx). [1913 Webster]
"The polecat, mastern, and the richskinned lucern
I know to chase." [1913 Webster]

lucern, n. [F. luzerne.].

A leguminous plant (Medicago sativa), having bluish purple cloverlike flowers, cultivated for fodder; -- called also alfalfa. [1913 Webster]

lucern, n. [L. lucerna.].

A lamp. Lydgate. [1913 Webster]

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