pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century
Recent Examples on the WebTheir weapon of choice was the pikestaff, a long staff topped with a sharp spike. Kristy Totten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2022
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
pikestaff
noun
as in spear
a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century