noun
falconer
FOL-kuhn-uh
noun
1
A person who trains and flies falcons or other birds of prey, especially for hunting.
"The falconer released the bird with a practiced flick of the wrist."
How to Use Falconer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who works with and trains birds of prey, particularly falcons, for hunting or sport.
Common pairings
trained falconer
falconer's glove
Word Forms
falconers plural
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Etymology
From Old French fauconer, from faucon ("falcon").