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centurion's staff en · NOUN
Meanings
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(historical) Synonym of vine staff.
In his right hand [Gaius] carried his centurion's staff, while his left held a rolled parchment, with Pilate's signature, guaranteeing Eleazor's pardon.
2006, Sean Young, Violent Sands, page 67:Likewise [Marcellus] cast away his Centurion's staff and his arms, further declaring, "From this day forth I make an end of fighting for your Emperors..."
2013, A.R. Allison & al. translating Antonio Gallonio, Torture of the Christian Martyrs, page 65:
Synonyms
vine staff