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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

CASTREL, KESTREL

n.A kind of hawk, resembling the lanner in shape and the hobby in size.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

CASTREL

Cas "trel, n. Etym: [Cf. F. crécerelle, cristel, OF. crecel, cercele.Cf. Kestrel. ] (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: See Kestrel.