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saker

1 American  
[sey-ker] / ˈseɪ kər /

noun

  1. an Old World falcon, Falco cherrug, used in falconry.


saker 2 American  
[sey-ker] / ˈseɪ kər /

noun

  1. a light field gun that is smaller than a demiculverin and fires a shot weighing 6 pounds (4.5 kilograms) or less.


saker British  
/ ˈseɪkə /

noun

  1. a large falcon, Falco cherrug, of E Europe and central Asia: used in falconry

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Etymology

Origin of saker1

1350–1400; Middle English sagre, sacre < Middle French sacre ≪ Arabic ṣaqr

Origin of saker2

First recorded in 1515–25; special use of saker 1

Example Sentences

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The saker bloodline, he said, “helps Bomber deal with the desert heat.”

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2018

A host of other noneagle raptors fit into this tough-guy category, including Hungary’s saker falcon, Iceland’s gyrfalcon, and North Korea’s northern goshawk.

From Slate • Dec. 30, 2016

Marley, a saker falcon with gold-flecked wings, was blindfolded and perched on Du Toit’s arm.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2015

He was born and bred in Dubai, even though saker falcons, recognized by their brown upperbellies and horizontal pursuit, usually breed around the northern Himalayas.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2015

Before he had finished, there was a flash and a roar from Turnpenny's saker just below.

From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert