or HASTA Pura, among medalists, signifies a kind of spear or javelin, not thod or headed with iron; or rather an ancient sceptre, somewhat longer than ordinary, occasionally given to all the gods.

The hasta is supposed a symbol of the goodness of the gods, and of the conduct of providence, which is equally mild and forcible.

in some countries, is a measure or quantity of ground amounting to thirty paces: thus called, according to M. Du Cange, from the hasta or rod wherewith it was measured.