Atafter :: Atafter (prep.) After.

Backstaff :: Backstaff (n.) An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the heavenly bodies, but now superseded by the quadrant and sextant; -- so called because the observer turned his back to the body observed..

Bedstaff :: Bedstaff (n.) A wooden pin stuck anciently on the sides of the bedstead, to hold the clothes from slipping on either side..

Broomstaff :: Broomstaff (n.) A broomstick.

Catafalco :: Catafalco (n.) See Catafalque.

Catafalque :: Catafalque (n.) A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial..

Colestaff :: Colestaff (n.) See Colstaff.

Colstaff :: Colstaff (n.) A staff by means of which a burden is borne by two persons on their shoulders.

Cowlstaff :: Cowlstaff (n.) A staff or pole on which a vessel is supported between two persons.

Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.

Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.

Deltafication :: Deltafication (n.) The formation of a delta or of deltas.

Distaff :: Distaff (n.) The staff for holding a bunch of flax, tow, or wool, from which the thread is drawn in spinning by hand..

Distaff :: Distaff (n.) Used as a symbol of the holder of a distaff; hence, a woman; women, collectively..

Distaffs :: Distaffs (pl. ) of Distaf.

Estafet :: Estafet (n.) Alt. of Estafett.

Estafette :: Estafette (n.) A courier who conveys messages to another courier; a military courier sent from one part of an army to another.

Flagstaff :: Flagstaff (n.) A staff on which a flag is hoisted.

Forestaff :: Forestaff (n.) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of heavenly bodies, now superseded by the sextant; -- called also cross-staff..

Gibstaff :: Gibstaff (n.) A staff to guage water, or to push a boat..

Gibstaff :: Gibstaff (n.) A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage.

Liedertafel :: Liedertafel (n.) A popular name for any society or club which meets for the practice of male part songs.

Pentafid :: Pentafid (a.) Divided or cleft into five parts.

Pikestaff :: Pikestaff (n.) The staff, or shaft, of a pike..

Pikestaff :: Pikestaff (n.) A staff with a spike in the lower end, to guard against slipping..

Quarterstaff :: Quarterstaff (n.) A long and stout staff formerly used as a weapon of defense and offense; -- so called because in holding it one hand was placed in the middle, and the other between the middle and the end..

Ratafia :: Ratafia (n.) A spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries, apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with sugar; -- a term applied to the liqueurs called noyau, cura/ao, etc..

Rock Staff :: Rock staff (v. i.) An oscillating bar in a machine, as the lever of the bellows of a forge..

Stafette :: Stadtholdership (n.) The office or position of a stadtholder.

Staff :: Staffs (pl. ) of Staf.

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