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Falconry

usgb/ˈfælkənri/Volume
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Cultural ActivityPlay
Falconry is a traditional sport, often associated with nobility and heritage in various cultures. SlideDuring the festival, tourists enjoyed a live falconry demonstration.
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The term 'falconry' generally implies a historical or ancient activity, and not something that is modern. SlideMedieval knights often mastered the skill of falconry.
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Words related to falconry, such as 'mews' and 'jesses,' are specialized, and English learners often encounter them in this context. SlideHe learned the falconry term 'creance' during his apprenticeship.