shillelagh
Sign in to savethumb|right|Assorted shillelaghs A shillelagh ( ; or , 'thonged willow') is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top. It is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore.
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- Etymology
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- Curing and polishing
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- Folklore and balladry
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thumb|right|Assorted shillelaghs A shillelagh ( ; or , 'thonged willow') is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top. It is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore.
Other spelling variants include shillelah, shillalah, and shillaly.
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