Definition of Jacob's staff
A
name
given
to
many
forms
of
staff
or
weapon
,
especially
in
the
Middle
Ages
;
a
pilgrim
'
s
staff
(Surveying)
See
under
Staff
.
- Spenser.
(Surv.)
a
single
straight
rod
or
staff
,
pointed
and
iron-shod
at
the
bottom
,
for
penetrating
the
ground
,
and
having
a
socket
joint
at
the
top
,
used
,
instead
of
a
tripod
,
for
supporting
a
compass
.
See also:
Jacob
Jacob
Staff
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