Definition

A person who breeds, trains, or hunts with falcons or hawks.

Example

The falconer skillfully trained the bird to hunt for small game.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real falconer?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They train and hunt with falcons, which is pretty fascinating.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to see that in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Falconer → The word is formed from "falcon" (from Old French *faucon*, meaning a bird of prey) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A falconer is a person who trains or handles falcons.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who works with a 'bird of prey' ('falcon') — the '-er' indicates that this is a person involved with falcons.

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