falconet
Americannoun
noun
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any of various small falcons, esp any of the Asiatic genus Microhierax
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a small light cannon used from the 15th to 17th centuries
Etymology
Origin of falconet
Example Sentences
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He was hard at work as we approached in trying the lock of a falconet; but perceiving us, he came forward and saluted us with much kindliness.
From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The term falcon is by sportsmen restricted to the female, the male, which is smaller and less courageous, being called tiercel, tersel, tercelet, or falconet.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various
A little falconet was also placed in the upper chamber.
From Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico by Robert Montgomery Bird
How vivo affected aiming is easily seen: with its bore level, a 4-pounder falconet ranged 250 paces.
From Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America by Albert Manucy
The galley came straight for them as if seeking speech, however, and when a falconet was fired from the carack without charge, she lowered her sail and put out her sweeps, coming straight for them.
From Nuala O'Malley by H. Bedford-Jones
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