Baston
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Fr.
In old English law
A staff or club, a baton. The wardens of the Fleet were so called from the painted staves by which they were distinguished.
Spelman.
Termes de la ley.
Cowell.
Officiarii de la baston; officers of the staff.
10 Co. 65. 4 M. Qr. d Scott. 452, note.