Alternative form of cowlstaff

plural of staff captain

The holder of various military ranks, now usually translated from other languages. In the British Royal Navy the master of the fleet was ranked as a "Staff Captain" after 1864, just below the Captain, but he was not considered an executive branch officer and was not eligible for further promotion, though some exceptions were made.

A college where military officers are trained in the higher branches of professional knowledge, and prepared for holding staff appointments.

plural of staff college

(UK, military, historical) A body of officers and soldiers who performed engineering and siege duties, made reconnaissances, etc. during the wars of Wellington.

plural of churn-staff

The plunger used in an upright churn / The sun spurge.

plural of paddle-staff

(historical) A spade for clearing a plowshare.