coupstick (Meaning)

Webster

coupstick (n.)

A stick or switch used among some American Indians in making or counting a coup.

Synonyms & Antonyms of coupstick

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

coupstick Sentence Examples

  1. The tribal chief brandished the coupstick, signaling the beginning of the ceremonial dance.
  2. Only the most skilled warriors were entrusted with crafting the coupstick, a symbol of honor and power.
  3. Legends spoke of ancient battles won with a single swift strike of the coupstick.
  4. The coupstick was adorned with intricate carvings, depicting the history and triumphs of the tribe.
  5. During times of conflict, the warriors would carry their coupsticks with unwavering determination.
  6. The coupstick was passed down through generations, a revered artifact of the tribe's heritage.
  7. As a gesture of diplomacy, the chief presented the neighboring tribe with a ceremonial coupstick.
  8. The coupstick was a sacred object, believed to hold the spirit of the tribe's ancestors.
  9. Each coupstick was uniquely crafted, reflecting the individuality and strength of its bearer.
  10. The elder ceremoniously blessed the coupstick, imbuing it with the protective energies of the spirits.

FAQs About the word coupstick

A stick or switch used among some American Indians in making or counting a coup.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The tribal chief brandished the coupstick, signaling the beginning of the ceremonial dance.

Only the most skilled warriors were entrusted with crafting the coupstick, a symbol of honor and power.

Legends spoke of ancient battles won with a single swift strike of the coupstick.

The coupstick was adorned with intricate carvings, depicting the history and triumphs of the tribe.