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Date: 1700-1800
Origin: Perhaps from Old French bougeon, from bouge 'stick for hitting people'

bludgeon

2 noun
     
Related topics: Weapons
bludgeon2 [countable]
PMW a heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon
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