astringer Meaning, Definition & Usage

As*trin"ger noun

Etymology

OE. ostreger, OF. ostrucier, F. autoursier, fr. OF. austour, ostor, hawk, F. autour; cf. L. acceptor, for accipiter, hawk.

Definitions

1. A falconer who keeps a goschawk. Obs. Shak. Cowell. Written also austringer.