Put in.—A bird is said to “put in” when it saves itself from the hawk by dashing into covert or other place of security.
Quarry.—The bird or beast flown at.
Rake out.—A hawk is said to “rake out” when she flies, while “waiting on” (see Wait on), too far and wide from her master.
Ramage.—Wild.
Red hawk.—Hawks of the first year, in the young plumage, are called “red hawks.”
Ringing.—A bird is said to “ring” when it rises spirally in the air.
Rufter hood.—An easy fitting hood, not, however, convenient for hooding and unhooding—used only for hawks when first captured. (See fig.)
Sails.—The wings of a hawk.
Seeling.—Closing the eyes by a fine thread drawn through the lid of each eye, the threads being then twisted together above the head—a practice long disused in England.
Serving a hawk.—Driving out quarry which has taken refuge, or has “put in.”