Synonyms for truncheon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : truhn-chuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrʌn tʃən

Définition of truncheon

Origin : c.1300, "shaft of a spear," also "short stick, cudgel," from Old North French tronchon, Old French tronchon (11c.) "a piece cut off, thick stick, stump," from Vulgar Latin *truncionem (nominative *truncio), from Latin truncus (see trunk). Meaning "staff as a symbol of office" is recorded from 1575; sense of "policeman's club" is recorded from 1880.

noun weapon

Example sentences :

And Mr. Withells became a special constable, with a badge and a truncheon.
Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker

Thank goodness, if I do meet a spy, I've got a truncheon and a whistle.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 » by Various

A staff, truncheon, or badge of military honour for field-marshals.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

Now then, Monty,” (to the boy), “give up my helmet and truncheon.
Extract from : « Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished » by R.M. Ballantyne

The Emperor's truncheon is a short staff, the emblem of his office.
Extract from : « Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning » by Robert Browning

Cock, undismayed, drew out his truncheon, and made for the burglar.
Extract from : « A Book of Remarkable Criminals » by H. B. Irving

The Dura policeman was standing by with his truncheon and his lantern.
Extract from : « At His Gates, Vol. 3(of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant

See, he fences at his foe with a truncheon, and hustles him while his horse is down.
Extract from : « Chaucer for Children » by Mrs. H. R. Haweis

Instead of sword or truncheon, he carried a plain ivory crucifix.
Extract from : « The Prince of India, Volume I » by Lew. Wallace

And he drew the truncheon of the spear from his body, and swooned away.
Extract from : « Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

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