Definition of Falconries

1. falconry [n] - See also: falconry

Lexicographical Neighbors of Falconries

falcon-gentil
falcon-gentle
falcondoite
falconed
falconer
falconers
falconet
falconets
falcongentil
falconiform
falconine
falconing
falconoid
falconologist
falconologists
falconries (current term)
falconry
falcons
falcula
falcular
falculas
falculate
faldage
faldages
falderal
falderals
falderol
falderols
faldetta
faldettas

Literary usage of Falconries

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1869)
"Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, possesses Bretby Hall in Derbyshire, which has a splendid clock-tower, falconries, warrens, and very fine sheets of ..."

2. Rome and the Renaissance: The Pontificate of Julius II by Julian Klaczko (1903)
"... have come down to us, we find many a mention of expenses incurred for the aqueducts, stables, warrens, kennels, aviaries, and falconries of La Magliana. ..."

3. Architectural Guide to Moscow by Aleksandr Viktorovich Anisimov (1993)
"falconries ware often held there. The lands were long famous for their Tsars' fruit gardens and orchards, traces of which are still visible today. ..."

4. Paris and Its Story: By T. Okey; Illustrated by Katherine Kimball & O. F. M by Thomas Okey (1904)
"... rounded by tennis courts, falconries, menageries, delightful and spacious gardens—a hostel solennel des grands ..."

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