plowstaff

plowstaff
noun or ploughstaff \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\
Etymology: Middle English ploustaf, from plou, plow, plough plow + staf staff
: a spade or paddle for cleaning the plowshare

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  • ploughstaff — noun see plowstaff …   Useful english dictionary

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