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Grammar : Noun
Spell : fawl-kuh-ner, fal-, faw-kuh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔl kə nər, ˈfæl-, ˈfɔ kə-

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Définition of falconer

Origin :
  • late 14c., "one who hunts with falcons" (as a surname from late 12c.), from Old French fauconier (Modern French fauconnier), from faucon (see falcon). Meaning "one who keeps and trains hawks" is from early 15c.
  • As in hunter : noun a person who hunts
Example sentences :
  • Mrs. Falconer took a fancy to it, among a number of others, so I let her have it.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Mr. Dean, you have never yet done me the honour to introduce me to Mrs. Falconer.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • There were no other guests, except a young lady, companion to Mrs. Falconer.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Colonel Falconer was sent home to be tried by a court-martial.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It appeared now as if the Falconer family were doomed to be his ruin.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • "Bring candles, Mrs. Ashton," Falconer called from the door.
  • Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald
  • "In this way, as I humbly venture to think," Falconer answered.
  • Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald
  • "Let me have a look at him," said Falconer, stooping over him.
  • Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald
  • But he had no chance with Falconer, whose coolness equalled his skill.
  • Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald
  • "Thank you," was all Falconer's reply; but the tone was more than speech.
  • Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald

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