n. [ OF. baston, F. bâton, LL. basto. See Bastion, and cf. Baton, and 3d Batten. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A staff or cudgel. [ Obs. ] “To fight with blunt bastons.” Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Her.) See Baton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. An officer bearing a painted staff, who formerly was in attendance upon the king's court to take into custody persons committed by the court. Mozley & W. [ 1913 Webster ]