Crummock

/ˈkrʌmək/ noun

Definition

A crooked stick or cudgel, especially one used as a walking staff or weapon; a variant of cromack or crommock.

Etymology

From dialectal or Scottish English, possibly related to 'crook.' This word appears in regional and historical texts referring to walking sticks or staffs, particularly in Scottish usage.

Kelly Says

Crummocks appear in Scottish folktales and historical records as tools for both everyday walking and self-defense—a simple curved stick doubled as both practical tool and weapon!

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