'Gibstaff' definitions:

Definition of 'Gibstaff'

From: GCIDE

Gibstaff \Gib"staff`\, n. [Prov. E. gib a hooked stick + E. staff.]
1. A staff to guage water, or to push a boat. [1913 Webster]
2. A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage. [Obs.] --Bailey. [1913 Webster]