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astringer
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astringer, n. [OE. ostreger, OF. ostrucier, F. autoursier, fr. OF. austour, ostor, hawk, F. autour; cf. L. acceptor, for accipiter, hawk.].
A falconer who keeps a goshawk. [1913 Webster]
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