sarcel

English

noun
Definitions
  • One of the outer pinions or feathers of the wing of a bird, especially a hawk.

Etymology

Derived from Old French cercel derived from French cerceau derived from Latin circellus (small ring).

Origin

Latin

circellus

Gloss

small ring

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