This is the 11546th most frequent Russian word.
древцу
The word "древцу" is the dative singular form of "древцо," meaning "shaft," "pole," or "staff."
Here, 'древцу' is used in the dative case to describe the object on which the flag is hung, emphasizing its function as a supportive structure.
Я повесил флаг на древцу.
I hung the flag on the staff.
In this case, 'древцу' refers to the handle or supporting part of a sword, highlighting its historical or decorative significance.
Историк внимательно изучил узор на древцу шпаги.
The historian carefully examined the pattern on the sword hilt's staff.
Here, 'древцу' is used metaphorically to describe the trunk of a tree as a sturdy and supporting element.