Meanings
- historicalSynonym of vine staff.
In his right hand [Gaius] carried his centurion's staff, while his left held a rolled parchment, with Pilate's signature, guaranteeing Eleazor's pardon.
2006, Sean Young, Violent Sands, page 671 more example
Likewise [Marcellus] cast away his Centurion's staff and his arms, further declaring, "From this day forth I make an end of fighting for your Emperors..."
2013, A.R. Allison & al. translating Antonio Gallonio, Torture of the Christian Martyrs, page 65Synonyms: vine staff
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of vine staff.
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centurion's staff. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/centurion's%20staff
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