Jesses
The leather thongs (about 6 in. long) permanently attached to the legs of a hawk, and fastened to the swivel.
Jouk (of a hawk). - To sleep.
Kecks.-[See CROAKS.] Leash. A leathern thong fastened by a swivel to the hawk's jesses in order to secure her to perch or block.
Long-Winged Hawk.-[See HAWK and FAL- CON.] Lure. A padded piece of wood or iron with feather and meat attached to it by which the hawk is attracted to the falconer. The hawk is at first fed upon it, and taught to fly back to it when swung aloft in the air.