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What is another word for Shillelah?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪlɛlə] (IPA)

Shillelagh is a traditional Irish club or cudgel made of wood, typically oak, and measuring around three feet in length. It is used by Irishmen for self-defense and fighting purposes. Some of the common synonyms for the word Shillelah are club, baton, cudgel, stick, and truncheon. Together, these words define a type of sturdy and solid weapon that can be used in both offense and defense situations. Though originally intended as a weapon, many people nowadays collect antique shillelaghs as a symbol of Irish heritage, while others use it in martial arts training or as a decorative piece in their home.
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In vain I shouted to Larry to come out of it, and at last I got so excited myself, that had I possessed a Shillelah, I think that, notwithstanding the folly of the action, I should have jumped off my horse and joined in the battle.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
Just as we got outside the village, though not a sound reached our ears, we caught sight, coming round a corner on the right, of a party of men, each armed with a Shillelah, which he grasped tightly in his right hand, while he looked keenly ahead, as if expecting some one to appear.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
Twisting his Shillelah from his hands, and snatching the reins, I was in a moment in the saddle; but I had no intention of deserting my uncle.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston

Related words: battle axe, club, hand-axe, weapon

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