puttock

Etymology
From, , , , of uncertain origin; perhaps representing an unattested Old English ; or perhaps from , equivalent to. Compare also,.

Noun

 * 1)  Any of several birds of prey including the red kite, buzzard and marsh harrier
 * 2)  A rapacious person who preys on the defenseless.
 * 3)  The futtock.
 * 1)  A rapacious person who preys on the defenseless.
 * 2)  The futtock.
 * 1)  The futtock.

Derived terms

 * puttock plate
 * puttock ring