About The Word Cancelier
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Cancelier
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What's The Definition Of Cancelier?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cancelier: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cancelier: See Also | Cancelier In Webster's Dictionary \Can`cel*ier"\, v. i. [F. chanceler, OF. canseler, to
waver, orig. to cross the legs so as not to fall; from the
same word as E. cancel.] (Falconry)
To turn in flight; -- said of a hawk. [Obs.] --Nares.
He makes his stoop; but wanting breath, is forced To
cancelier. --Massinger.
\Can`cel*ier"\, Canceleer \Can"cel*eer\, n. (Falconry) The turn of a hawk upon the wing to recover herself, when she misses her aim in the stoop. [Obs.] The fierce and eager hawks, down thrilling from the skies, Make sundry canceliers ere they the fowl can reach. --Drayton. |
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