quarterstaff

[mata hari]

Can anyone tell me why a quarterstaff is so called, please?

[shaneystar2]

A quarterstaff is a Medieval English variant of the staff weapon, consisting of a long shaft of hardwood, sometimes with metal-reinforced tips.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarterstaff

[mata hari]

Thanks shaneystar! had a quick look at the link and it looks very informative, shall go off now and have a good old read of it, thanks again,

Sushi