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

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

But as he rushed upon his prey, rescue interposed in the person of Joceline Joliffe, with his quarterstaff on his shoulder.

From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir

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

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