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					Originally Posted by kronckew
					
				 it's a washing bat especially for beating your clothes on the rocks to get out asparagus stains...   | 
	
 Great catch Kronck'!!!
Oh well at least its for beating something  
 
 
I bet many a man has felt their club-like properties, perhaps I should add it to the women with weapons thread? 
 
I think that settles it's origin, doesn't seem to be much doubt.
Best
Gene