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and less pointed wings. Many are of large size and grade into the eagles. Some, as the goshawk, were formerly trained like falcons. In a more general sense the word is not infrequently applied, also, to true falcons, as the sparrow hawk, pigeon hawk, duck hawk, and prairie hawk.

s, and often with a caudal spine. See Sphinx, also Tobacco worm, and Tomato worm. Tobacco Hawk Moth (Macrosila Carolina), and its Larva, the Tobacco Worm.

Having a keen eye; sharpsighted; discerning.

A sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), which yields the best quality of tortoise shell; -- called also caret.

The fall dandelion (Leontodon autumnale).

Curved like a hawk's bill; crooked.

One who sells wares by crying them in the street; hence, a peddler or a packman.

See Hockey. Holloway.

Iowa; -- a nickname of obscure origin.

A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.

oatsucker; -- so called because it eats the dor beetle. See Goatsucker. [Written also dorrhawk.] Booth.

See Dorhawk.

The osprey (Pandion haliaëtus), found both in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald buzzard.

Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.…

The kestrel.

A young hawk. Booth.

A name given to a free-booting, unenlisted, armed man or guerrilla.

Indians who formed part of the Five Nations. They formerly inhabited the valley of the Mohawk River.

A jager gull.

The sparrow hawk. [Prov. Eng.]