DCHP-1 Online
nob stick Obs. 
(originally associated with the northern Indians) a tall, conspicuous spruce or pine denuded of all but its topmost branches to serve as a mark of honor for a friend, as a monument, or often as a living talisman of the man for whom it was made.
See also: lobstick (def. 1)
- 1896 In the afternoon some of the Indians crossed the river, and, on one of the highest points, made two "lop," "lob," or "nob" sticks, as they are variously called in honor of Spencer and myself.
- 1896 In the afternoon some of the Indians crossed the river, and, on one of the highest points, made two "lop," "lob," or "nob" sticks, as they are variously called in honor of Spencer and myself.