Puttock

Puttock
Puttock Put"tock, n. [Cf. {Pout} a young bird, {Poult}.] (Zo["o]l.) (a) The European kite. (b) The buzzard. (c) The marsh harrier. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]

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  • puttock — put·tock …   English syllables

  • puttock — ˈpəd.ək noun ( s) Etymology: Middle English puttok : any of several birds of prey: a. : a kite (Milvus milvus) b. : buzzard c …   Useful english dictionary

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