Saker /(sā"kẽr)/

Sa·ker

Saker

n.
  1. A falcon (Falco sacer) native of Southern Europe and Asia, closely resembling the lanner. (Zool.)
  2. The peregrine falcon. [Prov. Eng.]
  3. A small piece of artillery. (Mil.)
    On the bastions were planted culverins and sakers.
    The culverins and sakers showing their deadly muzzles over the rampart.