ˈsākə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English sagre, from Middle French sacre, from Arabic ṣaqr
1. : a falcon ( Falco cherrug syn. F. sacer ) used in falconry that is native to southern Europe, Asia, and northern Africa and resembles the Indian luggars and the American prairie falcon
2. : a piece of old-time artillery smaller than a demiculverin