Found 2 items, similar to Quarterstaves.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: quarterstaves quarterstaff n : a long stout staff used as a weapon [also: quarterstaves (pl)] quarterstaves See quarterstaff
English → English (gcide) Definition: Quarterstaves Quarterstaff \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. [1913 Webster]