saker

saker
saker1
/say"keuhr/, n.
an Old World falcon, Falco cherrug, used in falconry. Also called saker falcon.
[1350-1400; ME sagre, sacre < MF sacre Ar saqr]
saker2
/say"keuhr/, n.
a light field gun that is smaller than a demiculverin and fires a shot weighing 6 lb. (4.5 kg) or less.
[1515-25; special use of SAKER1]

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