bludgeon

Definitions


[ˈblʌdʒ(ə)n], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon
(e.g: maces and spiked bludgeons)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin


[ˈblʌdʒ(ə)n], (Verb)

Definitions:
- beat (someone) repeatedly with a bludgeon or other heavy object
(e.g: she was found bludgeoned to death in the basement)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin




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