offset staves

A form of offset staff — A traditional rod, usually ten links long (just over two meters), used in measuring offsets.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of offset staff
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“offset staves.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/offset%20staves. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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