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Webster 1913 Edition


Windhover

Wind′hovˊer

,
Noun.
[From its habit of hovering over one spot.]
(Zool.)
The kestrel; – called also
windbibber
,
windcuffer
,
windfanner
.
[Prov. Eng.]

Definition 2024


windhover

windhover

English

So-called because of flying style

Noun

windhover (plural windhovers)

  1. (Britain) The common kestrel.

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References

  1. windhover” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).