Staff

n. 1 a stick or pole for use in walking or as a weapon. b stick or rod as a sign of office etc. c person or thing that supports. 2 a people employed in a business etc. b those in authority in a school etc. c body of officers assisting an officer in high command (general staff). 3 (pl. s or staves) Mus. set of usu. five parallel lines on or between which notes are placed to indicate their pitch. v. provide (an institution etc.) with staff. [Old English]