lanneret

[lan-uh-ret]

noun Falconry.

the male lanner, which is smaller than the female.

Origin of lanneret

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

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British Dictionary definitions for lanneret

lanneret

noun

the male or tercel of the lanner falcon

Word Origin for lanneret

C15: diminutive of lanner

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