64 THE HAWK’S “ MEW.” 
carrying it being called “the cadger.” The modern 
word “cad,” now generally used in an opprobrious sense, 
is in all probability an abbreviation of “cadger,” and 
therefore synonymous with “servant” or common fellow. 
Florizel, addressing Perdita, in the Wznter’s Tale (Act 
iv. Sc. 3), says,— 
“T bless the time 
When my good falcon made her flight across 
Thy father’s ground ;” 
for this was the occasion of his first meeting her. 
In the following passage from Measure for Measure, 
(Act iii. Sc. 1), there occurs a word in connection with 
falconry, which requires some explanation,— 
“ This outward-sainted deputy, 
Whose settled visage and deliberate word 
Nips youth i’ th’ head, and follies doth exmew 
As falcon doth the fowl.” 
The verb “to mew,” or “ enmew,” signifies to enclose or 
shut up, owing its origin to the word “mews,” the place 
where the hawks were confined :— 
“ To-night she’s smezw’d up.” 
Romeo and Fuliet, Act iii. Sc. 4. 
Gremio, speaking of Bianca to Signor Baptista, says,— 
“Why, will you mew her?” 
Taming of the Shrew, Act i. Sc. 1. 
