About The Word Saker
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Saker
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What's The Definition Of Saker?Synonyms | Synonyms for Saker: Related Terms | Find terms related to Saker: See Also | Saker In Webster's Dictionary \Sa"ker\ (s[=a]"k[~e]r), n. [F. sacre (cf. It. sagro, Sp.
& Pg. sacre), either fr. L. sacer sacred, holy, as a
translation of Gr. "ie`rax falcon, from "iero`s holy, or more
probably from Ar. [,c]aqr hawk.] [Written also {sacar},
{sacre}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A falcon ({Falco sacer}) native of Southern Europe and
Asia, closely resembling the lanner.
Note: The female is called {chargh}, and the male
{charghela}, or {sakeret}.
(b) The peregrine falcon. [Prov. Eng.]
2. (Mil.) A small piece of artillery. --Wilhelm.
On the bastions were planted culverins and sakers.
--Macaulay.
The culverins and sakers showing their deadly
muzzles over the rampart. --Hawthorne.
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