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 Fakir’ (Indian).Falcon Gentle (A). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Falcon and Falconet.
 
Pieces of light artillery, the names of which are borrowed from hawks. (See SAKER.)   1
 


 Fakir’ (Indian).Falcon Gentle (A). 

 
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