Leister
Leister noun - A spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon).
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Pikestaff
Pikestaff noun - A weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade.
Usage example: pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century
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Pikestaff and Leister. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leister/pikestaff
Leister & Pikestaff. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leister/pikestaff>.
Pikestaff or Leister. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/leister/pikestaff.
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