A falcon (Falco sacer) native of Southern Europe and Asia, closely resembling the lanner. Note: The female is called chargh, and the male charghela, or sakeret.
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The peregrine falcon. (Prov. Eng.)
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(Mil.) A small piece of artillery. "On the bastions were planted culverins and sakers.""The culverins and sakers showing their deadly muzzles over the rampart."
