astringer

[as-trin-jer]

as·trin·ger

[as-trin-jer]
noun Falconry.
a person who trains and flies short-winged hawks, as the goshawk.


Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English ostringer, alteration, with intrusive n, as in passenger, of Middle French ostricier, derivative of ostour hawk < Medieval Latin auceptor, Latin acceptor, alteration of accipiter accipiter
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Astringer is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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