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a baculo

adverb (or adjective)
a ba·​cu·​lo | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈba-kyə-ˌlō, (ˈ)ä-ˈbä-kə-\

Definition of a baculo

: by means of the rod —used of an argument appealing to force rather than reason

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First Known Use of a baculo

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for a baculo

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