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hawking |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hawk \Hawk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Hawked}; p. pr & vb n. {Hawking}.] 1. To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry. A falconer Henry is when Emma hawks. --Prior. 2. To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk; -- generally with at as to hawk at flies. --Dryden. A falcon, towering in her pride of place Was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: hawking n : selling goods for a living [syn: {vending}, {peddling}, {vendition}]
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