handstaff en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English hond staffe; equivalent to hand + staff.
Meanings
- The part of a flail that is held in the hand.
- (obsolete) A weapon mentioned in the Bible (Ezekiel), perhaps a javelin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| handstaffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| handstaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (2)
gl moca (part of a flail) · pl dzierżak (part of a flail)