n. [ OF. cercel, F. cerceau, L. circellus, dim. of circulus. See Circle. ] One of the outer pinions or feathers of the wing of a bird, esp. of a hawk. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (her.) Cut through the middle. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., fr. L. querquedula. ] (Zool.) The old squaw, or long-tailed duck. [ 1913 Webster ]