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   Baston , n. [OF. baston, F. bâton, LL. basto. See Bastion, and cf. Baton, and 3d Batten.]
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   A staff or cudgel. [Obs.]  “To fight with blunt bastons.”  
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   (Her.) See Baton.
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   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.
   
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