seel

• Verbe archaïque signifiant fermer les yeux ou aveugler ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour tromper ou induire en erreur.

An archaic verb meaning to close or shut the eyes, or to blind; also used figuratively to mean to deceive or hoodwink.

1. Sew up the eyelids of hawks and falconsC2formal

   To close the eyes of a hawk or falcon by sewing the eyelids shut, typically as part of the training process to make the bird more docile.

   Coudre les paupières (d'un oiseau de vol)

   • The falconer would seel the young hawk to calm it during training.
   • In medieval times, falconers would seel their birds to help them adjust to captivity.
   • The practice of seeling hawks is now considered outdated and cruel.