Word
faulkner
Phoneticsfaulkn·er
/ˈfɔknɝ/
Definition
n. an older way of spelling 'falconer'. It refers to a person who trains and hunts with large birds like hawks or falcons.
n. an archaic variant of 'falconer', referring to a person who breeds, trains, or hunts with hawks or other birds of prey.
Examples
“The faulkner released the hawk into the sky.”
“In the medieval court, the faulkner held a position of high status due to the skill required to train hunting birds.”
“Historical manuscripts often depict the faulkner with a hooded raptor perched upon a leather gauntlet, illustrating the ancient bond between man and bird.”
Examples
simple
“The faulkner released the hawk into the sky.”
contextual
“In the medieval court, the faulkner held a position of high status due to the skill required to train hunting birds.”
complex
“Historical manuscripts often depict the faulkner with a hooded raptor perched upon a leather gauntlet, illustrating the ancient bond between man and bird.”
Usage
Archaic spelling; in modern contexts, 'falconer' is the standard form.