noun
Meaning 1
The part of a flail that is held in the hand.
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Standard Lemma guide
handstaff
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noun
Meaning 2
A weapon mentioned in the Bible (Ezekiel), perhaps a javelin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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History
Etymology
From Middle English hond staffe; equivalent to hand + staff.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Galician: moca — part of a flail
- Polish: dzierżak — part of a flail