Definitions for truncheons

truncheons trun·cheon

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

Truncheons is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 766 anagrams from letters in truncheons (cehnnorstu).

Definitions for truncheons

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 truncheons

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

Examples for truncheons

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for truncheons
Scrable

0

Words with friends

17

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