Definition of Quarterstaff

1. Noun. A long stout staff used as a weapon.

Generic synonyms: Staff

Definition of Quarterstaff

1. n. 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.

Definition of Quarterstaff

1. [n -STAVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quarterstaff

quartering
quarterings
quarterlies
quarterlight
quarterly
quartermaster
quartermaster
quartermasters
quartermaster general
quartern
quarternary structure
quarterns
quarters
quartersawed
quartersawn
quarterstaff (current term)
quarterstaves
quartervine
quarter crack
quarter day
quarter evil
quarter horse
quarter mile
quarter note
quarter plate
quarter rest
quarter round
quarter section
quarter sessions
quarter stock

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