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hawk

Main Entry:: ¹hawk
Pronunciation:: \ˈhȯk\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English hauk, from Old English hafoc; akin to Old High German habuh hawk, Russian kobets a falcon
Date:: before 12th century

1: any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group; especially : accipiter2: a small board or metal sheet with a handle on the underside used to hold mortar3: one who takes a militant attitude and advocates immediate vigorous action; especially : a supporter of a war or warlike policy — compare dove

— hawk·ish

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\ˈhȯ-kish\ adjective

— hawk·ish·ly adverb

— hawk·ish·ness noun

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