Falconry Definition

fălkən-rē, fôl-, fôkən-
noun
The art of training falcons to hunt game.
Webster's New World
The sport of hunting with falcons.
Webster's New World

Origin of Falconry

  • Alteration of French fauconnerie from Old French from faucon falcon falcon

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French fauconnerie

    From Wiktionary

Falconry Sentence Examples

  • It is clear from the frequent references to dogs and hawks in the charters that hunting and falconry were keenly pursued by the kings and their retinues.

  • There has been liaison with LPO, the Birdlife International partner in France, concerning impact of Arab falconry on Sakers and bustard species.

  • The Harris Hawk is native of South America, and was not used in medieval falconry, but is an impressive bird.

  • Plus donât miss our special African themed falconry display in the falconry display in the falconry arena at 2.00pm.

  • Falconry terms were at one time only in the language of the nobility who actively pursued the medieval art.

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