culver Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cul"ver noun

Etymology

AS. culfre, perh. fr. L. columba.

Definitions

1. A dove. "Culver in the falcon's fist." Spenser.

Cul"ver noun

Etymology

Abbrev. fr. Culverin.

Definitions

1. A culverin.

   Falcon and culver on each tower Stood prompt their deadly hail to shower. Sir W. Scott.