saker

¹

[ sey-ker ]

noun

1. an Old World falcon, Falco cherrug, used in falconry.

saker

²

[ sey-ker ]

noun

1. a light field gun that is smaller than a demiculverin and fires a shot weighing 6 pounds (4.5 kilograms) or less.

saker

/ ˈseɪkə /

noun

1. a large falcon, Falco cherrug, of E Europe and central Asia: used in falconry

Word History and Origins

Origin of saker¹

1350–1400; Middle English sagre, sacre < Middle French sacre ≪ Arabic ṣaqr

Origin of saker²

First recorded in 1515–25; special use of saker ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of saker¹

C14 sagre, from Old French sacre, from Arabic saqr

Example Sentences

He has a saker, which according to report, when fired, serves him as a good or evil augury.

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In former days the saker, the lanner and the Barbary or Tunisian falcon were also employed.

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The female saker will take hares well, and also ravine deer.

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Since my arrival I have seen Mr. Saker, our family lawyer, and Mr. Link, the detective.

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The royal artillery consisted of one culverin, six falcons, and one half-saker, but these were not heavy enough.

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