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Definition of Haggard

Haggard
Haggard Hag"gard, a. [F. hagard; of German origin, and prop. meaning, of the hegde or woods, wild, untamed. See Hedge, 1st Haw, and -ard.] 1. Wild or intractable; disposed to break away from duty; untamed; as, a haggard or refractory hawk. [Obs.] --Shak. 2. [For hagged, fr. hag a witch, influenced by haggard wild.] Having the expression of one wasted by want or suffering; hollow-eyed; having the features distorted or wasted, or anxious in appearance; as, haggard features, eyes. Staring his eyes, and haggard was his look. --Dryden.
Haggard
Haggard Hag"gard, n. [See Haggard, a.] 1. (Falconry) A young or untrained hawk or falcon. 2. A fierce, intractable creature. I have loved this proud disdainful haggard. --Shak. 3. [See Haggard, a., 2.] A hag. [Obs.] --Garth.
Haggard
Haggard Hag"gard, n. [See 1st Haw, Hedge, and Yard an inclosed space.] A stackyard. [Prov. Eng.] --Swift.

Meaning of Haggard from wikipedia

- Look up haggard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Haggard may refer to: Haggard (band), a German symphonic metal group Haggard (TV series), a British...
- Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Haggard was born in Oildale...
- Morna Haggard (born 22 March 1978) is a British actress and writer. She is known for her roles in the BBC sitcoms Uncle and Episodes. Haggard stars in...
- Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (/ˈhæɡərd/; 22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly...
- Ted Arthur Haggard (/ˈhæɡərd/; born June 27, 1956) is an American Methodist pastor. Haggard is the founder and former pastor of New Life Church in Colorado...
- Stephen Hubert Avenel Haggard (21 March 1911 – 25 February 1943) was a British actor, writer and poet. A member of the Haggard family, he was born on 21...
- Haggard (/ˈhæɡərd/) is a German symphonic metal band founded in 1989. The group combines classical music and early music with death doom metal. Haggard...
- Marty Haggard (born June 18, 1958) is an American country music singer. He is the son of singer-songwriter Merle Haggard. Between 1981 and 1987, Haggard charted...
- Neville Haggard, FBA, is a cognitive neuroscientist and academic. He is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London. Haggard completed...
- Haggard (1787−1866), banker, cousin of John John Haggard (1794−1856), lawyer, cousin of William, father of Mark and great-uncle of Henry Mark Haggard...