Singlestick

Singlestick
Singlestick Sin"gle*stick`, n. (a) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword. (b) The game played with singlesticks, in which he who first brings blood from his adversary's head is pronounced victor; backsword; cudgeling. [1913 Webster]

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  • singlestick — sin•gle•stick [[t]ˈsɪŋ gəlˌstɪk[/t]] n. a wooden stick held in one hand, used instead of a sword in fencing • Etymology: 1765–75 …   From formal English to slang

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  • Fencing at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's singlestick — The men s singlestick was a singlestick event held as part of the fencing at the 1904 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first time the event was held at the Olympics. Three fencers from two nations competed. The competition was held on… …   Wikipedia

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