'Daker hen' definitions:

Definition of 'Daker hen'

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  • Daker hen \Da"ker hen`\ [Perh. fr. W. crecial the daker hen; crec a sharp noise (creg harsh, hoarse, crechian to scream) + iar hen; or cf. D. duiken to dive, plunge.] (Zool.) The corncrake or land rail. Dakoit