lanneret

American

[lan-uh-ret] / ˈlæn əˌrɛt /

noun

Falconry.

the male lanner, which is smaller than the female.

lanneret British

/ ˈlænəˌrɛt /

noun

the male or tercel of the lanner falcon

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Etymology

Origin of lanneret

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

Example Sentences

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From 1 to 2, imperial; 2 to 4, lanneret; 3 to 4, lapidist; 1 to 3, immortal; 5 to 6, schooner; 6 to 8, rounding; 7 to 8, hoveling; 5 to 7, Shadrach; 1 to 5, Iris; 2 to 6, leer; 4 to 8, tang; 3 to 7, lash.

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