lanneret

[ lan-uh-ret ]

noun

, Falconry.

1. the male lanner, which is smaller than the female.

lanneret

/ ˈlænəˌrɛt /

noun

1. the male or tercel of the lanner falcon

Word History and Origins

Origin of lanneret¹

1400–50; late Middle English lanret < Middle French laneret. See lanner, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of lanneret¹

C15: diminutive of lanner