saker


sa·ker

noun \ˈsā-kər\

Definition of SAKER

: a grayish-brown Old World falcon (Falco cherrug) that is used in falconry

Origin of SAKER

Middle English sacre, from Anglo-French, from Arabic ṣaqr
First Known Use: 15th century

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