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Baston , n. [OF. baston, F. bâton, LL. basto. See Bastion, and cf. Baton, and 3d Batten.]1913 Webster
- A staff or cudgel. [Obs.] “To fight with blunt bastons.”Holland.1913 Webster
- (Her.) See Baton.1913 Webster
- An officer bearing a painted staff, who formerly was in attendance upon the king's court to take into custody persons committed by the court.Mozley & W.1913 Webster
- A staff or cudgel. [Obs.] “To fight with blunt bastons.”