cowl-staff

A form of cowlstaff — A staff used to carry a cowl or other burden, especially held by two people on their shoulders.

Meanings

nouncowl-staff (plural cowl-staffs or cowl-staves)

plural cowl-staffs · plural cowl-staves

  1. alternativeAlternative form of cowlstaff.
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