switch cane

noun

1. cane5

Word History and Origins

Origin of switch cane¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

Standing close to the inside edge of the track was a dapper young man with a light switch cane.

From Project Gutenberg

The young man exhibited, offensively, a pair of spotless gloves, and seemed to wish to dazzle Oscar by twirling with much grace a gold-headed switch cane.

From Project Gutenberg