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Morning stars

Scope note

Weapons consisting of a large, heavy, metal head studded with spikes that is either directly mounted on a shaft or attached to it by a length of chain.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210999

Broader Terms used

<percussive weapons>

Equivalent Terms used

holywater sprinkler
morning star

Created

12yrs ago

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