brandistock

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noun

A short polearm that has three retractable blades concealed in its handle, which are sprung upon a thrusting action forming a three-pronged spear.

OriginItalian brandistocco →
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Meanings

nounbrandistock (plural brandistocks)

plural brandistocks

  1. A short polearm that has three retractable blades concealed in its handle, which are sprung upon a thrusting action forming a three-pronged spear.

Origin

  1. Italianbrandistocco
  2. Englishbrandistock

From Italian brandistocco.

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APA

brandistock. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brandistock

MLA

“brandistock.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brandistock. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “brandistock,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brandistock.

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