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Webster 1913 Edition
Gibstaff
Gib′staffˊ
,Noun.
[Prov. E.
gib
a hooked stick + E. staff
.] 1.
A staff to guage water, or to push a boat.
2.
A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage.
[Obs.]
Bailey.
Webster 1828 Edition
Gibstaff
GIB'STAFF
,Noun.