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saker

Syllabification: (sa·ker)
Pronunciation: /ˈsākər/
Definition of saker

noun

  • 1a large Eurasian falcon with a brown back and whitish head, used in falconry.
    • Falco cherrug, family Falconidae
  • 2an early form of cannon.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French sacre, from Arabic ṣaḳr 'falcon'

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