saker

The Saker falcon

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

  • French sacre, from Spanish sacro, from Arabic صَقْر.

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