galluses

Example:In literature, heroes were sometimes depicted using crotanas in addition to swords.

Definition:Another archaic term for a type of crutch with a footrest or pivot point, similar to galluses.

Example:He used a cane to help him walk after surgery, mimicking the purpose of lower galluses.

Definition:A stick used as a walking aid, often with a handle and without a footrest, but similar in usage to lower forms of galluses.