noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of a flail that is held in the hand.
2. 2
   A weapon mentioned in the Bible (Ezekiel), perhaps a javelin. obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

batoncanecrookcrosiercrosscrutch

Etymology

From Middle English hond staffe; equivalent to hand + staff.

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