cosh

Definition

A weapon made of leather-covered metal similar to a blackjack.

Etymology

Probably from Romani košter (“stick”).

Example Sentences

• "There is no need here to digress on the advantages or otherwise of using a 'cosh' in schools […]"
• "Often, he walked around the room with the cosh in his hand, taking slashes at legs that happened to stray sideways […]"