Middle English Dictionary Entry
bǒwer n.
Entry Info
| Forms | bǒwer n. |
| Etymology | From bǒugh(e n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Hawk. A young hawk able to leave the nest but not ready to fly.
Associated quotations
- a1475 *Hrl.Bk.Hawking (Hrl 2340)2a : They woll drawe them somwhat oute of here neste & clambre on bowes & come a gayn to here neste, and then beth clepid bowers.