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falconer

FOL-kuhn-uh

Falconer (noun) means a person who trains and flies falcons or other birds of prey, especially for hunting. Example: “The falconer released the bird with a practiced flick of the wrist.”

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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 notes

In 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").

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “falconer” mean?

The word “falconer” means a person who trains and flies falcons or other birds of prey, especially for hunting. In plain terms, someone who works with and trains birds of prey, particularly falcons, for hunting or sport.

How do you pronounce “falconer”?

“Falconer” is pronounced FOL-kuhn-uh (/ˈfælkənɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “falconer” in a sentence?

Here is “falconer” used in a sentence: “The falconer released the bird with a practiced flick of the wrist.”

What is another word for “falconer”?

Words with a similar meaning to “falconer” include hawker.

What part of speech is “falconer”?

“Falconer” is a noun.

Where does the word “falconer” come from?

The word “falconer” comes from Old French. From Old French fauconer, from faucon ("falcon").

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