goshauk

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English gōshafoc. Equivalent to gos (“goose”) +‎ hauk (“hawk”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔshau̯k/, /ˈɡoːshau̯k/

Noun

goshauk (plural goshaukes)

  1. goshawk

Descendants

  • English: goshawk
  • Scots: gosshawk

References

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