falconry

[ fawl-kuhn-ree, fal-, faw-kuhn- ]

noun

1. the sport of hunting with falcons, hawks, eagles, etc.; hawking.
2. the art of training hawks to hunt.

falconry

/ ˈfɔːlkənrɪ; ˈfɔːkən- /

noun

1. the art of keeping falcons and training them to return from flight to a lure or to hunt quarry
2. the sport of causing falcons to return from flight to their trainer and to hunt quarry under his or her direction

Word History and Origins

Origin of falconry¹

1565–75; falcon + -ry, modeled on French fauconnerie

Example Sentences

Deterrents such as screamers, sound cannons, or even falconry could be used to shoo away pathogen-carrying species.

From Popular-Science

Falconry, unknown as a diversion to the ancients, became from the fourth century an equally delightful occupation.

From Project Gutenberg

Falconry (fa¨kn-ri), also called hawking, the pursuit of game by means of trained hawks or falcons.

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He had developed into a dark, dashing youth, given to falconry, painting and music.

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It is called La Fauconnaire, or the Falconry, and approaches two hundred feet in height, and very difficult of ascent.

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The bittern in the days of falconry was strictly preserved, and afforded excellent sport.

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Related Words

• angling
• fishery
• fishing
• shooting