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rufter hood

American  
[ruhf-ter] / ˈrʌf tər /

noun

Falconry.
  1. a temporary, loosely fitted hood used on newly captured hawks.


Etymology

Origin of rufter hood

First recorded in 1565–75; perhaps derivative of ruff 1

Example Sentences

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She will not require a rufter hood, but a good deal of the management described for the passage falcon will be necessary.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

When first taken, a rufter hood should be put on her head, and she must be furnished with jesses, swivel, leash and bell.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

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