rufter hood

[ ruhf-ter ]

noun

, Falconry.

1. a temporary, loosely fitted hood used on newly captured hawks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rufter hood¹

First recorded in 1565–75; perhaps derivative of ruff ¹

Example Sentences

Rufter hood.—An easy fitting hood, not, however, convenient for hooding and unhooding—used only for hawks when first captured.

From Project Gutenberg

She will not require a rufter hood, but a good deal of the management described for the passage falcon will be necessary.

From Project Gutenberg

When first taken, a rufter hood should be put on her head, and she must be furnished with jesses, swivel, leash and bell.

From Project Gutenberg

When the falconer perceives this and other signs of her “coming to,” that she no longer starts at the voice or touch, and steps quietly up from the perch when the hand is placed under her feet, it will be time to change her rufter hood for the ordinary hood.

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