The Collaborative International Dictionary
mahl-stick
mahlstick \mahl"stick`\, mahl-stick \mahl"-stick`\, n. [G. malerstock; maler a painter + stock stick.] A long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush while painting. Same as Maul-stick.
mahl-stick
maulstick \maul"stick`\, maul-stick \maul"-stick`\, n. [G. malerstock; maler a painter + stock stick.] A stick used by painters as a rest for the hand while working. [Written also mahl-stick and mahlstick.]