Definitions for truncheon

truncheon trun·cheon

Spelling: [truhn-chuh n]
IPA: /ˈtrʌn tʃən/

Truncheon is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 367 anagrams from letters in truncheon (cehnnortu).

Definitions for truncheon

noun

  1. the club carried by a police officer; billy.
  2. a staff representing an office or authority; baton.
  3. the shattered shaft of a spear.
  4. Obsolete. cudgel; bludgeon.

verb (used with object)

  1. Archaic. to beat with a club.

Origin of truncheon

1300-50; Middle English tronchon fragment Middle French Vulgar Latin *trunciōn-, stem of *trunciō literally, a lopping. See trunk, -ion

Examples for truncheon

Ludmila says that she attacked a policeman bludgeoning an elderly woman with a truncheon, but in vain—the woman died.

The Emperor's truncheon is a short staff, the emblem of his office.

Instead of sword or truncheon, he carried a plain ivory crucifix.

A staff, truncheon, or badge of military honour for field-marshals.

The Dura policeman was standing by with his truncheon and his lantern.

Cock, undismayed, drew out his truncheon, and made for the burglar.

Thank goodness, if I do meet a spy, I've got a truncheon and a whistle.

Now then, Monty,” (to the boy), “give up my helmet and truncheon.

And Mr. Withells became a special constable, with a badge and a truncheon.

See, he fences at his foe with a truncheon, and hustles him while his horse is down.

Word Value for truncheon
Scrable

0

Words with friends

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