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hawker

hawker / hawker
Noun
pl: hawkers

This term carries a strong association with noise and persistence, evoking the image of a street vendor shouting to capture the attention of passersby. It often suggests a low-cost or informal commercial environment, such as a bustling marketplace or a crowded city sidewalk. In the context of falconry, the word shifts from a commercial sense to a specialized skill. It describes a practitioner of the ancient art of hunting with birds of prey, emphasizing training and control rather than trade.

Meanings

Nounhawker

A person who travels around selling goods, typically by calling out to attract customers in a public place.

"The street hawker sold fresh fruit from his cart."

Nounhawker

A person who trains or uses hawks for hunting game.

"The royal court employed a skilled hawker to manage the birds of prey."

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