seels

verb (used with object)

1. Falconry. to sew shut (the eyes of a falcon) during parts of its training.
2. Archaic.
   1. to close (the eyes).
   2. to blind.

verb (tr)

1. to sew up the eyelids of (a hawk or falcon) so as to render it quiet and tame
2. obsolete to close up the eyes of, esp by blinding