singlestick

Definition

A Victorian-era martial art where combatants whack each other with wooden sticks while pretending it's sophisticated sword fighting. Popular among 19th-century gentlemen who wanted combat without the actual bloodshed.

Example Usage

He took up singlestick to impress the ladies at the country club.

Source: Historical martial arts terminology

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