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Words Derived from Falconry Terms

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Words Derived from Falconry Terms game quiz
"The ancient sport of falconry has added many words to our vocabulary. Can you recognize some of them?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. This word meaning "deceived" comes from a common practice for calming falcons.
    Beguiled
    Bamboozled
    Hoodwinked
    Double-crossed


2. A possible derivation of this word for "old man" involved someone who carried falcons' perches into the field.
    Geezer
    Gramps
    Elder
    Codger


3. This phrase, meaning "finished with due to frustration," originated from the fact that a falcon who has just eaten is not interested in hunting.
    Answer: (Two words)


4. This word, meaning "young and inexperienced," was also used as a term for a young hawk.
    Jejune
    Callow
    Puerile
    Sophomoric


5. This word meaning "looking thin and worn" comes from the appearance of a wild-caught hawk.
    Emaciated
    Gaunt
    Haggard
    Scrawny


6. This word for "alcoholic beverage" derived from a word used to describe a falcon's drinking.
    Hooch
    Booze
    Tipple
    Toddy


7. This word meaning "overeat" may have derived from observations of falcons.
    Binge
    Gorge
    Cram
    Stuff


8. This word for "an adult accompanying a minor" may have derived from the French word for a hood used to cover a falcon's head.
    Answer: (One word)


9. This word for "to excite" comes from a word for when a hawk ruffles and shakes its feathers.
    Foment
    Bestir
    Rouse
    Exhilarate


10. Which model of Toyota was named after a male falcon?
    Prius
    Yaris
    Camry
    Tercel

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