faulkner
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈfɔknɝ// faulkn·er
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.
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.
Usage
Archaic spelling; in modern contexts, 'falconer' is the standard form.