Definition of Quartirstaff
Quar"ter*staff` (?), n.; pl.
Quarterstaves (&?;). A long and stout staff
formerly used as a weapon of defense and offense; -- so called because
in holding it one hand was placed in the middle, and the other between
the middle and the end.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a long wooden staff or pole used as a weapon
- 1883: Howard Pyle, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood - First, several couples stood forth at quarterstaff, and so shrewd were they at the game, and so quickly did they give stroke and parry, that ...
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Quartirstaff
The correct Spelling of this word is: Quarterstaff
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
