truncheon
|trun/cheon|
B2
/ˈtrʌn.tʃən/
short stick weapon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truncheon' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'tronchon,' where 'tronch-' meant 'a piece cut off.'
Historical Evolution
'tronchon' transformed into the Middle English word 'truncheon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'truncheon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a broken piece or stump,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a short stick used as a weapon.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short, thick stick carried as a weapon by a police officer.
The officer held a truncheon in his hand.
Synonyms
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