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What does Peregrine mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Peregrine? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (rather rare) A male given name; and of mostly British usage.
Name
  1. A male given name of Latin origin.
    1. (meaning, history) A stranger or pilgrim. Also a type of falcon.
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As the Peregrine of falconry we know of the duck hawk as a fearless, dashing hunter of greater power of wing and talon.
Peregrine falcons taken from the wild in Scotland are strong birds which are highly prized.
Local press and national trade publications were already covering Peregrine System Inc.
A recent report of poisoned pigeons being found pegged out close to Peregrine eyries in Wales was almost certainly the work of pigeon fanciers.
The princess is godmother to their 14-year-old son Peregrine, a pupil at Winchester.
If you're lucky, you can sight one of the smaller numbers of red-shoulder hawks, red-tail hawks and the elusive, endangered Peregrine Falcon.

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