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1. (n.) quarterstaff
a stout pole 6 to 8 ft. (1.8 to 2.4 m) long, tipped with iron: formerly used as a weapon.
2. quarterstaff
exercise or fighting with such poles.
Etymology: (1540–50)
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1. (noun) quarterstaff
a long stout staff used as a weapon
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1. (noun) quarterstaff
a long and stout staff formerly used as a weapon of defense and offense; -- so called because in holding it one hand was placed in the middle, and the other between the middle and the end
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