quarterstaff
noun
a former English weapon consisting of a stout pole 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long, tipped with iron.
quarterstaffs
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pluralof quarterstaff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"You two cats been checked out on quarterstaffs?"
From Black Man's Burden by Mack Reynolds
"Using these quarterstaffs brings to mind some of the other supposedly innoxious devices used by police authorities in controlling unruly demonstrations," he said.
From Black Man's Burden by Mack Reynolds
Elmer and Kenny would be the other twosome, and, both armed with quarterstaffs would be troubleshooters.
From Black Man's Burden by Mack Reynolds
