Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. The peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus: so called generally in Scotland, where it preys on the “game”—that is, grouse and ptarmigan.
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Falconry
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ruzuzu Thanks, hh. I just added it to my falconry list. Feb 28, 2013
hernesheir It's a falcon. Feb 28, 2013