Malacca cane

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noun

a cane or walking stick made of the brown, often mottled or clouded stem of an East Indian rattan palm, Calamus scipionum.

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Origin of Malacca cane

First recorded in 1835–45

He had light grey suède gloves, and carried a gold-mounted malacca cane with a curved handle.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
He carried a malacca cane in one hand; in the other a large tune hymn-book with edges red in one light, gold in another.
Mammon and Co.|E. F. Benson
He bent his malacca cane until he made both ends meet; then, with an oath, he hurried after Long and Betsy.
A Nest of Linnets|Frank Frankfort Moore
He carried gloves and a malacca cane, and his gait was one of assured superiority.
The Green Eyes of Bst|Sax Rohmer

At every step he struck the pavement a ringing blow with a splendid malacca cane.
Stage Confidences|Clara Morris