[BigJim]

I hate to disagree with you Randy, but I think the author of that definition is conflating the kebbie and the cromach because of the idea that the end is hooked. The stick I use has a hook to it but wouldn't be considered a crook.I really can't imagine trying to use a shepherd's crook in a fight.
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I don't know about that fighting part, the last time I got in a fight, all the crying and begging and whimpering, the guy finally just told me to shut up. Heck, they had to set my shirt tail on fire just to smoke me out from under him. lol

OK I'm done now. lol