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coup stick

[ koo ]
/ ku /

noun

a stick with which some North American Indian warriors sought to touch their enemies in battle as a sign of courage.

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Origin of coup stick

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby coup stick

coupon bond, coupon clipper, couponer, couponing, coupon rate, coup stick, courage, courage of one's convictions, have the, courageous, courant, courante
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