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baton

Pronunciation: /baˈton/

“baton” is a Cebuano word. Its 9 meanings in English:

noun

  1. stick of a conductor of an orchestra, or the majorette or drum major of a marching band
  2. object transferred by relay runners
  3. club used by policemen; night stick

verb

  1. to conduct an orchestra
  2. to lead a marching band
  3. to use something as a baton
  4. to have something
  5. to have a servant
  6. to watch; to look after; to take care of

Etymology

Borrowed from English baton, from French bâton, from Old French baston, probably from Vulgar Latin *bastō, *bastōnis. Doublet of baston.

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