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STAVES

\stˈe͡ɪvz], \stˈe‍ɪvz], \s_t_ˈeɪ_v_z]\

Definitions of STAVES

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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of Staff

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

An old plural of Staff.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A stick or club carried in the hand for support or defence; a pole; a long handle; a badge of authority or office; that which upholds; a prop.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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