quarterstaff

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On NBC, an American Gladiator is a beefcake model in a unitard swinging his padded quarterstaff.

From Time Magazine Archive

"That man-at-arms must be a stalwart fellow, indeed," said one, "to kill three Welshmen with nought but a quarterstaff."

From Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower by Peacock, Ralph

I have fought many a battle in play and in earnest," answered Tom, "with my fists, with the sword, and with the quarterstaff.

From Tom Tufton's Travels by Everett-Green, Evelyn

And yet none quicker than he at ball or quintain, none braver at quarterstaff.

From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by Trevena, John

The knowledge of singlestick and quarterstaff still lingered, in the country parts of England.

From Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main by Browne, Gordon