either the branch of a living tree or a branch that has been cut off in order to be used as a staff or rod

= stick usually made of wood; attribute of a shepherd or a ruler, but also used for other purposes, such as beating, walking, divination, etc.; associated with shepherding, authority, punishment

exact meaning unknown; possibly: = a short wooden rod used for striking the enemy in hand-to-hand combat; it could be held with one hand and was used to strike the enemy on all parts of his body, particularly where he was unprotected by armor; possibly fitted with a heavy head made of stone or metal