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baculus

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bac·​u·​lus | \ -ləs \
plural baculi\ -​ˌlī , -​ˌlē \

Definition of baculus

: a staff regarded as symbolic of authority (such as the pastoral staff of a bishop)

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First Known Use of baculus

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baculus

Late Latin; akin to Latin baculum staff

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The first known use of baculus was in 1886

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“Baculus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baculus. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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