1. any of a breed of hunting dogs resembling a small foxhound and orig. bred for hunting rabbits 2. a runner on a cross-country team 3. any of various slender, narrow-winged hawks of the genus Circus, such as the marsh hawk, that prey on small animals 4. One that harries

This is a fun word because of its varied meanings. It could be a dog, a hawk, cross-country runner, or someone who harrasses. Crazy, funny word.