'Saker' definitions:

Definition of 'Saker'

From: GCIDE
  • Saker \Sa"ker\ (s[=a]"k[~e]r), n. [F. sacre (cf. It. sagro, Sp. & Pg. sacre), either fr. L. sacer sacred, holy, as a translation of Gr. "ie`rax falcon, from "iero`s holy, or more probably from Ar. [,c]aqr hawk.] [Written also sacar, sacre.]
  • 1. (Zool.) (a) A falcon (Falco sacer) native of Southern Europe and Asia, closely resembling the lanner. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The female is called chargh, and the male charghela, or sakeret. [1913 Webster] (b) The peregrine falcon. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mil.) A small piece of artillery. --Wilhelm. [1913 Webster]
  • On the bastions were planted culverins and sakers. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • The culverins and sakers showing their deadly muzzles over the rampart. --Hawthorne. [1913 Webster]