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v. t.
To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time.
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The object of the chase; the animal hunted for; game; especially, the game hunted with hawks.
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A cage for hawks; a mew. See 4th Mew, 1.
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One who hawks crockery or earthenware.
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A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.
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A distemper in hawks.
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One of several species of hawks or buzzards of the genus Circus which fly low and harry small animals or birds, -- as the European marsh harrier (Circus aerunginosus), and the hen harrier (C. cyaneus).
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A small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show a bright orange basal spot when erected. Called also bee bird, and bee martin. Several Southern and Western species of Tyrannus are also called king birds.
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One who carries hawks on a cadge.
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A stable or range of stables for horses; -- compound used in the plural, and so called from the royal stables in London, built on the site of the king's mews for hawks.
v. i.
To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry.
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Not a true or noble falcon; -- said of certain hawks, as the goshawk.
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A flight or a couple or set of hawks let go at one time from the hand.
v. i.
To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; -- said of hawks. Also used figuratively.
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A group of elongated wing feathers in certain hawks.
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Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard.
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A cage for hawks while mewing; a coop for fattening fowls; hence, any inclosure; a place of confinement or shelter; -- in the latter sense usually in the plural.
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A group of feathers on the lower part of the legs of certain hawks, owls, etc.
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A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
v. i.
To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl.
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