falcon-gentle
noun
fal·con-gen·tle
ˈfal-kən-ˈjen-tᵊl 
ˈfȯl-,
also ˈfȯ-
: the female peregrine falcon
Word History
Etymology
Middle English faucon gentil peregrine falcon, from Anglo-French, literally, noble falcon
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of falcon-gentle was
in the 15th century
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“Falcon-gentle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falcon-gentle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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