Catstick

/ˈkætstɪk/ noun

A stick or tool, possibly used in games, construction, or training, that bears some unclear connection to cats.

From 'cat' (origin unclear in this context) plus 'stick' from Old English 'sticca'; the specific referent or original purpose has been lost to history.

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