1. plural of staggard; young male deer, especially red deer, in their fourth year
Usage: archaic; hunting terminology

Examples

• The hunter spotted several staggards grazing in the meadow.
• Staggards are distinguished from mature stags by their smaller antlers.
• The gamekeeper counted the staggards during the annual deer survey.
• In medieval hunting, staggards were considered prime quarry.
• The forest was home to does, fawns, and several staggards.