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}. [1913 Webster]
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}.] [1913 Webster]