bracconiere
poacher
noun brahk-koh-NYEH-reh Rare
Origin: From Old French braconnier, from bracon (hunting dog).
Usage Note
Bracconiere refers to someone who hunts or fishes illegally, outside authorised seasons or areas. The feminine form is bracconiera. The word carries a strongly negative legal connotation in Italian, distinct from a licensed hunter (cacciatore).
Examples
"Il bracconiere è stato arrestato dai ranger."
Natural Translation
The poacher was arrested by the rangers.
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