message-stick

A form of message stick — A piece of wood, etched with angular lines and dots, traditionally used by Australian aborigines to communicate messages between different clans and language groups.

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Meanings

nounmessage-stick (plural message-sticks)

plural message-sticks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of message stick.
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