Associations to the word «Singlestick»

Wiktionary

SINGLESTICK, noun. A one-handed wood stick used for fencing in place of a sword.
SINGLESTICK, noun. A martial art, sport or exercise using a cudgel or backsword.

Dictionary definition

SINGLESTICK, noun. A stick used instead of a sword for fencing.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope