Long, thin sticks or rods, especially magical sticks used in fantasy stories or tools used in stage magic tricks.
From Old Norse 'vandr' meaning stick or twig; came into Middle English through Scandinavian influence. Popularized in modern usage through fantasy literature.
In fantasy fiction, wands became the ultimate symbol of power because they're thin (subtle) yet produce dramatic effects—the perfect metaphor for how small actions can cause big changes.
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