shillelagh
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- noun
- /ʃɪˈleɪli/
- Irish
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shillelagh
- During the festival, he proudly displayed his handcrafted shillelagh made of blackthorn.
Examples
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In the Irish tradition, the shillelagh is not just a walking stick but a symbol of heritage.
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The old man walked with a sturdy shillelagh to support his steps.
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I'll be getting my shillelagh out next; wait till you see.
Fiction book (1997) -
Willie swinging his shillelagh at the plate.
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Do tell me, Mr. Parnell, what is a shillelagh?
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He got up with a wheeze, putting his weight on the shillelagh.
Fiction book (2000) -
Leaning on the arm of his chair was a knobbed and polished walking stick, which I knew was called a shillelagh.
Fiction book (2000)
Synonyms
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A long stick that helps a person walk
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A stick used to support a person while walking
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A short thick stick that people use as a weapon
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A walking stick that hides a long knife inside for use as a weapon
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A wooden stick used to practice sword fighting
A walking stick made from the strong wood of a tropical vine
A stick that people use instead of a sword for practice
How Heavy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word shillelagh comes from Irish and from the name of the place Shillelagh in County Wicklow, which was long known for strong oak and blackthorn sticks. So a shillelagh is a heavy 'stick' used as a 'walking stick' or a club.