Half Haukes

Half Haukes
(“Hawk”) A term from the 15th century English text by J. Ledall (Harliean Manuscript BL MS. 3542), that refers to “downright blows”, likely a downward cut, - as if “striking down like a bird or prey. Forms include hauke, half hauke, broken hauke, broken half hauke, contrary hauke, and double hauke. Perhaps related to the Italian “Falcon” guard (Posta di Falcone).

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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