Associations to the word «Shillelagh»

Wiktionary

SHILLELAGH, noun. A wooden (especially oaken) club ending with a large knob.
SHILLELAGH, noun. Any cudgel.

Dictionary definition

SHILLELAGH, noun. A cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn).

Wise words

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John Locke