Meaning of talking stick | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A ceremonial stick that grants the holder the right to speak in a group discussion.
2. A piece of wood which is used by aboriginal Australians as part of or a form of communication either by being carved or by another method.
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Examples

“These "talking sticks" appear to have been made according to some conventional design known among the tribes using them.”

“The same day that he read the talking-stick, he had asked permission to go to his own country, […]”

“Since that time I've put a mark or two on trees telling the news to the Wàddygalos in the talking stick language, but I expect they knew all about it.”

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