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quarterstaff

[ kwawr-ter-staf, -stahf ]

noun

, plural quar·ter·staves [kwawr, -ter-steyvz], quar·ter·staffs.
  1. a former English weapon consisting of a stout pole 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long, tipped with iron.
  2. exercise or fighting with this weapon.


quarterstaff

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌstɑːf /

noun

  1. a stout iron-tipped wooden staff about 6ft long, formerly used in England as a weapon
  2. the use of such a staff in fighting, sport, or exercise
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterstaff1

First recorded in 1540–50; quarter + staff 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterstaff1

C16: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

Thou art a deft hand at quarterstaff and singlestick, though, and I doubt not that thy hands can guard thy head.

So saying, he raised his quarterstaff above his head in a threatening way.

I can wield a quarterstaff as well as a prize-fighter, and have beaten Figg himself at the broadsword.

Why finger a distaff, when a quarterstaff comes more aptly to your hand?'

Sometimes there were wrestling matches, and combat with sword and quarterstaff.

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