HAGGARD

a. n.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Wild or intractable; disposed to break away from duty; untamed; as, a haggard or refractory hawk. [Obs.] Shak

2.
a.

Having the expression of one wasted by want or suffering; hollow-eyed; having the features distorted or wasted, or anxious in appearance; as, haggard features, eyes. Staring his eyes, and haggard was his look. Dryden.

3.
n.

A young or untrained hawk or falcon.

4.
n.

A fierce, intractable creature. I have loved this proud disdainful haggard. Shak.

5.
n.

A hag. [Obs.] Garth.

6.
n.

A stackyard. [Prov. Eng.] Swift.

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