Falconry

Falconry
Falconry Fal"con*ry, n. [Cf. F. fauconnerie. See {Falcon}.] 1. The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game. [1913 Webster]

2. The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks. [1913 Webster]


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