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A walking stick that became a symbol of authority by being held very confidently.
music originSheet music's five lines are literally called a staff.
shepherd powerA crook started as livestock control, ended as papal regalia.
word splitPlural is staves, like wooden barrel slats.
workforce senseCalling employees staff dates to 1700s military command structure.
gandalf approvedThe wizard's staff outranks the wizard in most fights.