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In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword.

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  1. n. In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword.
  2. n. The game played with singlesticks, in which he who first brings blood from his adversary's head is pronounced victor; backsword; cudgeling.
  3. n. a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
  4. (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.
  5. n. a stick used instead of a sword for fencing