Saker

Sa´ker Pronunciation: sā´kẽr

n.	1.	(Zool.) A falcon (Falco sacer) native of Southern Europe and Asia, closely resembling the lanner.
	2.	The peregrine falcon.
	2.	(Mil.) A small piece of artillery. On the bastions were planted culverins and sakers. - Macaulay. The culverins and sakers showing their deadly muzzles over the rampart. - Hawthorne.

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