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falcon
being hit in the face (more accurately the forehead) with a ball in a ball sport: Barry was "falconed"
Contributor's comments: It originally referred to the Rugby League player Mario Fenech who was famously struck in the face by a ball. Mario is of Maltese extraction...thence Maltese Falcon after the film...thence Falcon.
Editor's comments: Mario Fenech is nicknamed "the Maltese Falcon", or simply "the Falcon".
Contributor's comments: An accidental headbutt of a football (usually in the face) in a game of Rugby League: "Tuqiri pouncing on a loose ball, which had bounced off the head of Tate into open spaces. It was another piece of luck for the big winger and the incident will no doubt be a contender for "falcon-of-the-year"."
Contributor's comments: Definately a common word with football.