stakeholder

/ˈsteɪkhoʊldər/noun

A medieval tournament official responsible for holding wooden stakes upright during jousting competitions. First documented at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, stakeholders were essential for maintaining proper lance angles and preventing knights from accidentally impaling spectators. Modern stakeholders primarily work at Renaissance fairs and historical reenactments, earning an average of $12 per hour plus complimentary turkey legs.

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