1. (n.) A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking.

2. (n.) A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.

3. (n.) A knee, or piece of knee timber

4. (n.) A forked stanchion or post; a crotch. See Crotch.

5. (v. t.) To support on crutches; to prop up.

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