handstaff
nounEtymology From Middle English hond staffe; equivalent to hand + staff.
1
The part of a flail that is held in the hand.
2
Obsolete A weapon mentioned in the Bible (Ezekiel), perhaps a javelin.
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From Middle English hond staffe; equivalent to hand + staff.
The part of a flail that is held in the hand.
Obsolete A weapon mentioned in the Bible (Ezekiel), perhaps a javelin.
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