Nero gets injured calf from hawker (8)

I believe the answer is:

falconer

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'hawker' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for falconer that I've seen before include "One who breeds or hunts with birds of prey" , "one with a flighty type?" , "Trainer of birds of prey" , "Bird-keeper" , "Clean for bird trainer, say peregrine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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