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Falcon
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(n.) Any species of the genus Falco, distinguished by having a toothlike lobe on the upper mandible; especially, one of this genus trained to the pursuit of other birds, or game.
(2):
(n.) One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.
(3):
(n.) An ancient form of cannon.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Falcon'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/falcon.html. 1828.