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falconry
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun falconry has 1 sense
- falconry(n = noun.cognition) Array - the art of training falcons to hunt and return; Array is a kind of art, artistry, prowess
Derived form verb falcon1
CIDE DICTIONARY
falconry, n. [Cf. F. fauconnerie. See Falcon.].
- The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game. [1913 Webster]
- The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
falconry, n. the breeding and training of hawks; the sport of hawking.
Etymology
F fauconnerie (as FALCON)
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