casse-tete
Casse`-tête", n. [F., fr. casser to breal (see 2d Quash) + tête head.] Defn: A small war club, esp. of savages; -- so called because of its supposed use in crushing the skull.
Casse`-tête", n. [F., fr. casser to breal (see 2d Quash) + tête head.] Defn: A small war club, esp. of savages; -- so called because of its supposed use in crushing the skull.