unpennoned

/ʌnˈpɛnoʊnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Unrestricted or unbridled, especially in the sense of birds not being held by a hawk or falconer.

“The field was a perfect place for the unpennoned birds to roam free.”

2. noun

A bird that is not held by a hawk or falconer, especially in the context of hawking.

“The sportsman was skilled at hunting with an unpennoned hawk.”

Synonyms

  • unbridled
  • unrestrained

Antonyms

  • domesticated
  • restrained