A staff containing a concealed sword or dagger. Obsolete.
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释义 | society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > sharp weapon > side arms > sword > [noun] > sword-stick, etc. (7) Jacob's staff1596 A staff containing a concealed sword or dagger. Obsolete. tuck-cane1700 a cane in which a tuck or rapier is carried, serving as a sheath; a sword-cane. tuck-stick1765 = tuck-cane n. sword-cane1837 a hollow cane or walking-stick containing a steel blade which may be drawn or shot out and used as a sword. tickler1844 Something that tickles or is used for tickling. A small knife or pistol carried on the person (U.S. colloquial). sword-stick1858 = sword-cane n. vinegar stick1935 a sword or walking-stick with a vinaigrette (sense 3) fitted into the handle (now Historical); also transferred. |
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