Saker

//ˈseɪkɚ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A falcon (Falco cherrug) native of Southern Europe and Asia.
  2. 2
    A medium cannon slightly smaller than a culverin developed during the early 17th century.

    "This place of strength vvas furnished of sixe great peeces, demi-Culuerins, and Sakers, vvhich shot directlie in front vpon vs as vve approched."

Synonyms

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saker falconsaker falcon

Example

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"This place of strength vvas furnished of sixe great peeces, demi-Culuerins, and Sakers, vvhich shot directlie in front vpon vs as vve approched."

Etymology

From Middle English sacre, from Middle French sacre, from Old Spanish sacro, from Arabic صَقْر (ṣaqr).

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