Falconry Concepts and Terminology

The video explores how falconry terms have permeated everyday language. It explains falconry techniques like hoodwinking and the origin of terms such as 'haggard' and 'wrapped around your finger.' The influence of Shakespeare in popularizing these expressions is also discussed, highlighting the connection between falconry and language.

What is the primary activity involved in falconry?

• Training birds to sing

• Training birds to perform tricks

• Training birds to mimic human speech

• Training birds of prey to hunt

What does the term 'hoodwinked' refer to in falconry?

• A bird that is too tired to fly

• A bird that is tricked by covering its eyes

• A bird that is ready to hunt

• A bird that is being fed

Why are wild-caught hawks referred to as 'haggard'?

• Because they are easy to train

• Because they look well-groomed

• Because they often appear rough around the edges

• Because they are very young

What does the phrase 'wrapped around your finger' originate from in falconry?

• The bird's flight pattern

• The leash wrapped around a falconer's finger

• The bird's feeding habits

• The way a falconer holds the bird

Which famous writer is known for using falconry expressions in his works?

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

• William Shakespeare