centurion's staff

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centurion's staff

  1. (historical) Synonym of vine staff.
    • 2006, Sean Young, Violent Sands‎[1], page 67:
      In his right hand [Gaius] carried his centurion's staff, while his left held a rolled parchment, with Pilate's signature, guaranteeing Eleazor's pardon.
    • 2013, A.R. Allison & al. translating Antonio Gallonio, Torture of the Christian Martyrs‎[2], page 65:
      Likewise [Marcellus] cast away his Centurion's staff and his arms, further declaring, "From this day forth I make an end of fighting for your Emperors..."
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