handstaff

English

Etymology

From Middle English hond staffe; equivalent to hand +‎ staff.

Noun

handstaff (plural handstaffs or handstaves)

The part of a flail that is held in the hand.
Coordinate term: swipple
(obsolete) A weapon mentioned in the Bible (Ezekiel), perhaps a javelin.

Translations

part of a flail

Galician: moca f
Polish: dzierżak (pl) m

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